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Which Herpes Causes Chickenpox?

Chloe Bennett • • 6 min read
Which Herpes Causes Chickenpox?

About Herpes Viruses
There are at least six different herpes viruses that commonly affect humans: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox, typically during childhood, but it can affect teens and young adults. Herpes zoster virus is VZV that reactivates later in life to cause shingles.

Is chickenpox a form of herpes?

Varicella-zoster is a herpes virus that causes chickenpox, a common childhood illness. It is highly contagious. If an adult develops chickenpox, the illness may be more severe. After a person has had chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus can remain inactive in the body for many years.

Is shingles HSV1 or hsv2?

What we traditionally call "herpes" is caused by herpes simplex. Oral herpes, causing fever blisters and cold sores, is called herpes simplex 1. Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex 2. The condition we call shingles is caused by herpes zoster.

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