Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous human alphaherpesvirus that causes varicella
(chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Varicella is a common childhood illness …

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the etiologic agent of varicella (primary infection) and herpes
zoster (reactivation of latent infection). Although varicella is most often a relatively benign …

During the last 10 years, there have been major advances in the understanding of varicella-
zoster virus and the diseases it causes. The molecular biology of the virus is being …

Background.—Diseases that present with protean manifestations are the diseases most
likely to pose diagnostic challenges for both clinicians and pathologists. Among the most …

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Enteroviruses account for 85 to 95% of all cases of aseptic meningitis, but the arboviruses
and herpes simplex virus are also important etiologic agents. Mumps, lymphocytic …

Chickenpox is a relatively mild disease in healthy children but may be life threatening in
immunosuppressed patents, neonates, and normal adults, especially smokers-for whom the …

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a pathogenic human herpes virus which causes varicella as a
primary infection, following which it becomes latent in peripheral autonomic, sensory, and …

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated disorder of the
central nervous system (CNS). Disease typically starts with an abrupt onset of neurologic …

Herpes zoster infections (localized and disseminated) are more frequent and severe in
immunosuppressed patients. Dissemination of virus may occur to skin and to viscera but is …