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Varicellovirus
A genus of enveloped, spherical or pleomorphic viruses with a capsid with T=16 icosahedral symmetry and surrounded by amorphous tegument, in the family Herpesviridae. The genome is composed of monopartite, linear double-stranded DNA. Varicelloviruses are found in mammals and cause chickenpox and shingles in humans. (NCI Thesaurus)
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A test to determine if an individual has antibodies to the varicella zoster virus.
The administration of a live attenuated viral vaccine to prevent herpes zoster infection.
The determination of the amount of varicella zoster virus IgM antibody present in a sample.
The determination of the amount of varicella zoster virus IgG antibody present in a sample.
The determination of the amount of varicella zoster virus IgA antibody present in a sample.
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Clinically, it may be manifested as shingles or chicken pox. …
