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The varicella virus, also known as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), causes chickenpox, a highly contagious illness characterized by an itchy rash, fever, and fatigue. After the initial infection, the virus can remain dormant in the body and may reactivate later in life, leading to shingles (herpes zoster), which causes painful rashes and nerve pain. Vaccination against varicella has significantly reduced the incidence of chickenpox.
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Do microbes cause chickenpox?
A virus called varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
What is the common name for rubella?
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. The virus that causes chickenpox is varicella zoster virus.
Is varicella zoster virus a cell?
Viruses aren't cells, and varicella zoster virus is not a cell.
Can you get a body rash from cold sores?
Cold Sores (herpes virus) are from the Varicella Virus which also causes Chickenpox and Shingles so yes.
Does chickenpox have single-stranded or double-stranded DNA?
Varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, has a double-stranded DNA genome.
Is shingles a virus caused by skin disease?
Shingles are caused by the varicella virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Those who have had chicken pox when younger carry the dormant virus for the rest of their lives. Should the virus "reactivate" in an adult, the result is shingles.
WHAT IS VARICELLA ZOSTER IgG?
Varicella Zoster IgG is an antibody that indicates past infection with the varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, or vaccination against it. The presence of IgG antibodies suggests that the individual has immunity to the virus, either from having had chickenpox or from receiving the varicella vaccine. Testing for Varicella Zoster IgG can be important for assessing immunity in pregnant women, healthcare workers, or individuals considering vaccination.
Does varicella zoster virus cause chickenpox?
Yes, chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is a virus in the herpes family.
Does Bordetella pertussis cause chickenpox?
Bordatella pertussis does not cause chickenpox; it causes whooping cough. Varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
What is varicella?
It is a virus that causes what we call chickenpox.
What is the pathogen of cowpox?
Causative agent for small pox are two virus varients ,Variola major and Variola minor.
What virus is similar to chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a member of the herpes virus family, which includes herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus.
