VZV

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkb:herpesviridae_family
gptkbp:age 12 months and older
gptkbp:caused_by chickenpox
shingles
gptkbp:complications gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:psychologist
thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
immunocompromised individuals
severe allergic reaction
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Thomas_Weller
gptkbp:genetic_diversity one serotype
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varicellovirus
gptkbp:healthcare herd immunity
outbreaks
gptkbp:hosts gptkb:Person
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VZV
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 21 days
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:herpesvirus
gptkbp:is_protected_by vaccination
gptkbp:is_recognized_by human patients
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:varicella_vaccine
over 90%
fever
two doses
subcutaneous injection
live attenuated vaccine
zoster vaccine
mild rash
tenderness at injection site
gptkbp:nutritional_value gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics gptkb:valacyclovir
gptkb:acyclovir
gptkb:famciclovir
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:herpes_simplex_virus
gptkbp:restoration shingles
gptkbp:risk_factor stress
certain medications
immunocompromised state
age over 50
gptkbp:seed_dispersal double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:social_responsibility clinical examination
serological tests
PCR testing
dorsal root ganglia
gptkbp:symptoms fever
rash
1 to 2 weeks
itching
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:drug
symptomatic relief
early intervention recommended
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1954