Varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus, illustration. The virus consists of a lipid membrane envelope with glycoproteins, a protective capsid holding the nucleic acid. VZV is a virus from the Herpesviridae family, the causative agent of chickenpox and shingles. In severe cases VZV may cause complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harris, Roger |
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