Herpes simplex virus infection lesions can have indistinguishable morphology from VZV infections: 1- to 2-mm clustered vesicles on a brightly erythematous base. Additionally, HSV and VZV cannot be ...

VZV is transmitted primarily through direct contact with skin lesions of affected patients or inhalation of aerosols from respiratory secretions. 14,15 Aerosolization of the virus from skin ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. It is a member of the herpes virus group. VZV is very contagious and causes a red, itchy rash. It also leads to ...

Vaccine-associated (V-A) varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections are rare in adults, although it should be considered among differential diagnoses if a patient’s symptoms meet the timing ...

But at other times it can cause thousands of lesions, ... By contrast, chickenpox is caused by a herpesvirus known as the ...

Active lesion: consists of central core (hypointense on DWI, hyperintense on ADC) ... Varicella zoster virus can cause aseptic meningitis, leukoencephalopathy, vasculopathy, ...

Researchers from Fujita Health University, Japan, observed a rise in adult central nervous system (CNS) infections, primarily aseptic meningitis caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), post-2019.

Increase in Adult Patients with Varicella Zoster Virus–Related Central Nervous System Infections, Japan. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2024; 30 (12) DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.240538; ...

VZV co-infection has not been reported outside of Africa, according to the study authors. They suggested that initial infection with one virus might cause the immune system to be more susceptible to ...

Although the cutaneous lesions resolved with intravenous acyclovir, clinical features of meningoencephalitis persisted, along with evidence of varicella zoster virus (VZV) DNA in cerebrospinal ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the CDC explains. ... “They’re both viral infections that cause pox-like lesions,” he says.

Shingles and ZSH are caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), ... It might also result in severe ear pain, and people with internal shingles may also develop lesions in the ear canal.