Varicella zoster infection

Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease
Rare disease
No

Definition
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Clinically, it may be manifested as shingles or chicken pox.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Varicella zoster infection
Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease

  • varicella zoster infection
  • Varicella-zoster Virus infection
  • varicella zoster infection

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
All therapeutic areas
  • Infectious Disease
Severity
Severe

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005794

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