Varicella Zoster Virus (Indian Express)
- 09 Sep 2023
What is the News ?
Scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology have made a historic discovery in India. They have identified the Clade 9 variant of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) here for the first time.
Facts About:
- Varicella-zoster is a type of herpes virus that gives you chickenpox, which is a common illness when you're a kid.
- This virus only infects humans and belongs to the α-herpesvirus family.
- It's found all over the world and spreads easily.
- When you first get infected with this virus, you get chickenpox, which is also called acute varicella.
- In some cases, this virus can even affect your central nervous system and lead to serious problems.