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Varicella Zoster
D efinition —Infection by the neurotropic varicella-zoster virus (VZV), an alpha-herpesvirus.
Clinical Features
Epidemiology
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Primary VZV infection, commonly known as chickenpox, occurs predominantly in children.
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Recurrences occur later in life.
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Severe, recurrent infections can be seen in the setting of immunodeficiency.
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Herpes zoster (shingles) is the secondary manifestation of VZV infection.
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