herpes varicella zoster

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A doctor explains the herpes varicella zoster virus using a medical diagram.

Definition

Noun: 1. A herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles: This is the specific name for the virus (formally known as Human Herpesvirus 3, HHV-3) responsible for two distinct diseases. Initial infection typically causes chickenpox (varicella). After recovery, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate later in life to cause shingles (herpes zoster).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The herpes varicella zoster virus is highly contagious and spreads through direct contact with the rash or airborne droplets.
  • A vaccine is available to protect against herpes varicella zoster and its associated diseases.
  • The reactivation of herpes varicella zoster along a nerve pathway causes the painful rash of shingles.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Terminology: In clinical and scientific contexts, "herpes varicella zoster virus" is the full, precise term. It is often abbreviated as VZV (Varicella-Zoster Virus).
  • The patient's symptoms were consistent with a herpes varicella zoster reactivation.

Variants and Related Words

• Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) (n): The standard abbreviated form and synonym used in medical literature.
• Human Herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3) (n): The formal taxonomic classification for the virus.
• Varicella (n): The medical term for the disease chickenpox.
• Herpes Zoster (n): The medical term for the disease shingles.

Synonyms

• Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
• Human Herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3)

Related Phrases

• VZV infection: Refers to an active infection by the virus, which could manifest as either chickenpox or shingles.
  • The laboratory test confirmed a VZV infection.
• VZV reactivation: Specifically refers to the virus becoming active again to cause shingles.
  • Stress and a weakened immune system can lead to VZV reactivation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• herpes varicella zoster virus