Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

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Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

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The individual is recovering after traveling from Africa, where an outbreak that has killed hundreds is spreading.

The town's health and human services department reported that in the past week, two cases of chickenpox have been diagnosed ...

Chickenpox affects 30 in Khajuripada, Gajapati. Three women critical. Medical response by ASHA workers and district team ...

I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus antibodies, and the results were negative. My current physician wants me to get the shingles vaccine, even though I can’t get shingles.

I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus antibodies, and the results were negative. My current physician wants me to get the shingles vaccine, even though I can’t get shingles.