Understanding the Varicella Zoster Virus and Its Detection Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) is a highly contagious virus known for causing two distinct diseases: chickenpox (varicella) in children and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. While chickenpox is often considered a rite of passage in childhood, leading to itchy, blister-like rashes, fever, and fatigue, shingles can be […]











