Varicella (Chickenpox) and Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Varicella (Chickenpox) and Herpes Zoster (Shingles):
Overview of VZV Disease and Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals
Epidemiology Branch, Division Viral Diseases National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA, USA
Revised August 2, 2013
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Outline
? Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) ? Varicella
? Clinical Description ? Epidemiology and Impact of the Varicella Vaccination Program ? Vaccine Information ? Varicella Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel
? Herpes Zoster
? Clinical Description ? Epidemiology and Vaccination Coverage ? Vaccine Information
? VZV Laboratory Testing ? Contact Information and Additional Resources
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
? Human alpha-herpesvirus
? Causes varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles)
? Primary VZV infection leads to varicella
? VZV establishes latency in dorsal root ganglia after primary infection
? VZV can reactivate at a later time, causing herpes zoster
? There are 3 licensed vaccines to prevent varicella (Varivax?, Proquad?) and herpes zoster (Zostavax?) in the US:
? Varivax? (licensed 1995) ? Proquad? (licensed 2005) ? Zostavax? (licensed 2006)
VARICELLA
VARICELLA: CLINICAL DESCRIPTION
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