varicella zoster virus
Americannoun
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Shingles is a rash brought on by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.
From Los Angeles Times
Two months later, he was dead of a viral infection, varicella zoster virus encephalitis, which is among the conditions associated with AIDS, according to his family’s attorney, Ty Clarke.
From Los Angeles Times
Drover had a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.
From Seattle Times
Most people contract the varicella zoster virus, or VZV, when they get chickenpox as children.
From Salon
One success story that researchers hope to learn from is Shingrix, a vaccine for the varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles.
From Washington Post
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