Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus (Noun)
Meaning
A herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Herpes_varicella_zoster_virus is the virus that causes chickenpox and later in life can reactivate as shingles.
- The herpes_varicella_zoster_virus can remain dormant in nerve cells for years, causing no symptoms.
- A person can get shingles if they had chickenpox as a child and the herpes_varicella_zoster_virus has reactivated.
- Vaccines against the herpes_varicella_zoster_virus can prevent or reduce the severity of shingles in adults.
- Older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for herpes_varicella_zoster_virus reactivation and severe complications.