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Shingles Experience
- Erin Omen-Updike had a small, painful patch of shingles on her forehead.
- It felt like a burning match and prompted a visit to urgent care.
VZV as Herpesvirus
- Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a herpesvirus, not a poxvirus, closely related to oral herpes.
- VZV is human-specific, limiting research due to the lack of animal models.
VZV Transmission
- VZV is primarily transmitted through the respiratory route, unlike other herpesviruses.
- It infects various cell types, including skin cells and white blood cells, allowing it to spread throughout the body.