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Medical Conditions - Varicella Zoster Virus

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chickenpox (varicella) in children and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. After the symptoms of chickenpox subside, the virus stays dormant near your spinal cord and brain. In some, the virus gets reactivated and results in shingles.

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