Varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG)-- A substance that can reduce the severity of chickenpox symptoms.
Viruses aren't cells, and varicella zoster virus is not a cell.
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.
Yes, chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is a virus in the herpes family.
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. The virus that causes chickenpox is varicella zoster virus.
A positive varicella zoster virus IgG is evidence of immunity to chickenpox, whether from prior disease or from vaccination.
Allison Abendroth has written: 'Varicella-zoster virus' -- subject(s): Varicella-zoster virus, Herpesvirus 3, Human
The virus is called varicella zoster virus regardless of whether it is causing chickenpox or shingles. The scientific name of shingles disease is herpes zoster, and the scientific name of chickenpox disease is varicella.
Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus. People with HIV whose immune systems are weak are more likely to have a shingles episode.
The genus is Varicellovirus and the species is human herpesvirus 3, also known as varicella zoster virus.
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Shingles is caused by varicella zoster, a virus.
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. This virus is known as Varicella zoster virus.