The varicella-zoster virus is a member of the herpes family. The virus causes two separate illnesses and is still referred to by separate terms. The primary infection that causes chickenpox is referred to as varicella; the reactivation of the virus is called herpes zoster. These were once considered separate disorders caused by separate viruses. However, researchers now know they're both caused by a single virus.
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The varicella zoster virus, a member of the herpes virus family, is the causative organism for two common infectious diseases: chickenpox and shingles. It used to be one of the most easily recognizable childhood diseases until ...
Varicella, or chickenpox, is primarily a disease seen in childhood, but it is not uncommon in adults. Varicella is spread by direct contact or inhalation of airborne droplets. If a person touches the fluid from an infected lesi...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a childhood disease that's highly contagious among those who aren't immune.
