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22 August, 05:46

Which of these viruses is responsible for causing shingles?

rubella virus

measles virus

varicella-zoster virus

variola major virus

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  1. 22 August, 05:54
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    Option C, varicella-zoster virus

    Explanation:

    The synonym for varicella-zoster virus is VZV and it is responsible for causing chicken pox in primary infection and shingles after the reactivation of latent VZV infection

    It is a DNA virus that belong to the group of herpesvirus. All herpesviruses have the capability to persists in the body after primary infection as latent infection. These viruses survive for a short duration in the environment.

    Hence, option C is correct.
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