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The varicella-zoster virus causes not just the itchy chickenpox rash but sometimes systemic infections, pneumonia and brain swelling.
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which stays in one’s body for the rest of their life after getting chickenpox and may activate years down the line as shingles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Those who did get vaccinated received what’s known as a live zoster vaccine, an older option that contains a weakened form of the varicella zoster virus that causes shingles.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 May 2025
Shingles is a rash brought on by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which stays in one’s body for the rest of their life after getting chickenpox and may activate years down the line as shingles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Those who did get vaccinated received what’s known as a live zoster vaccine, an older option that contains a weakened form of the varicella zoster virus that causes shingles.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 May 2025
Shingles is a rash brought on by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Zoster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoster. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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