Herpesvirus 3, Human

**Definition:** The type species of VARICELLOVIRUS causing CHICKENPOX (varicella) and HERPES ZOSTER (shingles) in humans.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.280.382.100.900.460

**Synonyms:** - Herpesvirus Varicellae - Human Herpesvirus 3 - Chickenpox Virus - Herpes zoster Virus - Ocular Herpes zoster Virus - Varicella-Zoster Virus - Herpesvirus 3 (alpha), Human - VZ Virus - HHV-3