Chickenpox and Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)

Lots of kids get the chickenpox. I know I did! I was about four years old. It was awful. But now we can learn all kinds of things about the virus called Varicella-Zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles. What is its structure and how does it infect cells? What are the details regarding latency and recurring infection? Let's get a closer look now.

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