varicella-zoster virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf virus
gptkbp:affiliatedWith Herpesviridae family
gptkbp:associated_with postherpetic neuralgia
increased risk of stroke
varicella pneumonia
gptkbp:can_be pregnant women
nerve cells
person to person
gptkbp:causedBy chickenpox
shingles
gptkbp:complications pneumonia
immunocompromised individuals
encephalitis
adults who had chickenpox
gptkbp:controls herd immunity
gptkbp:designatedAs an alpha herpesvirus
gptkbp:diseaseResistance clinical symptoms
millions of cases annually
gptkbp:divisions vesicular fluid
gptkbp:has_a double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:has_a_history_of gptkb:Maurice_Hilleman
gptkbp:hasConflictWith influenza virus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label varicella-zoster virus
gptkbp:is_a developing countries
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the Herpesvirales order
gptkbp:is_a_source_of viral meningitis
childhood rashes
gptkbp:is_a_time_for several years
gptkbp:is_accessible_by varicella vaccine
gptkbp:is_available_in 1954
gptkbp:is_characterized_by itchy rash
gptkbp:is_featured_in children
gptkbp:is_home_to skin lesions
gptkbp:is_linked_to congenital varicella syndrome
increased risk of shingles
gptkbp:is_promoted_through direct contact with blisters
gptkbp:is_studied_in virology research
gptkbp:is_used_in adults
vaccinated populations
gptkbp:issues public health
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo the incubation period
gptkbp:leads secondary bacterial infections
gptkbp:previousName VZV
gptkbp:reduces previously infected individuals
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Epstein-Barr_virus
gptkbp:riskManagement stroke in older adults
gptkbp:significantEvent hospitalization in children
gptkbp:targets vaccine development
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
gptkbp:visitedBy PCR_testing
gptkbp:worksWith supportive care
acyclovir
antiviral medications