Abstract:Varicella-zoster virus is an exclusively human α-herpesvirus, known as the aetiological factor of chickenpox which is usually linked with childhood. The disease occurs with a worldwide geographic distribution, and in temperate climates shows a seasonal pattern with epidemics occurring mostly during late winter and spring. The annual incidence is estimated at 80–90 million cases worldwide. Children usually acquire varicella during the first five to 10 years of life, and the highest risk of infection is related … Show more
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