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Results 1 - 10 of 154 for Varicella zoster virus
  1. Chickenpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age 15, but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one person ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html - Health Topics
  2. Shingles 
    ... as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as ... After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/shingles - Genetics
  3. Shingles Cause and Transmission (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    The virus that causes shingles, the varicella zoster virus, is spread through direct contact with fluid from the rash blisters. ... shingles passes from person to person, shingles virus, varicella zoster virus, VZV, spreading shingles, blister rash, infectious blisters, if ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/transmission.html - External Health Links
  4. Chickenpox and Shingles Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... are or have ever been infected with the varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV causes chickenpox and shingles. Learn more. ... are or have ever been infected with the varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is a type of herpes virus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chickenpox-and-shingles-tests - Medical Tests
  5. Ramsay Hunt syndrome 
    ... or on the mouth. It occurs when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head. ... The varicella-zoster virus that causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles . In people with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001647.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Shingles 
    ... blistering skin rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpes family of viruses. ... chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000858.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare 
    ... blistering skin rash that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. ... chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000555.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Shingles - aftercare 
    ... blistering skin rash that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. ... chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000560.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Travelers' Health: Varicella / Chickenpox (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Information about how to order the U.S. government publication about traveling titled "Health Information for International Travel" ( ...
    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/.../infections-diseases/varicella-chickenpox - External Health Links
  10. Chickenpox 
    Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is a member of the herpesvirus family. The same virus also causes shingles in adults. Chickenpox can be spread very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001592.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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