Varicella Zoster Virus
What is Herpes Zoster Infection?
Herpes zoster infection, often known as shingles, is a common viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. The varicella-zoster virus is also known as herpes zoster and is a member of the human herpesvirus family. Around one…
What are Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster?
Shingle is an infection that usually produces a painful skin rash, but the painful tingling sensations which characterize the condition can also occur when no rash is present. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).[1] VZV is the same…
What is Varicella-Zoster Virus?
The varicella-zoster virus causes the common condition chickenpox when it infects a person for the first time and, if reactivated later in life, causes the painful skin condition known as shingles. The varicella-zoster virus goes by several names, including: Varicella…