VZV Chickenpox Abbreviation

VZV has various meanings in the Chickenpox category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of VZV in Chickenpox.

Varicella-Zoster-Virus

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Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous human alphaherpesvirus that causes varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Varicella is a common childhood illness, characterized by fever, viremia, and scattered vesicular lesions of the skin.

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