Varicella-zoster virus: A narrative review

Fabian-Alfaro A.C.; Falla-Castillo M.; Estrella-Saavedra S.; Gálvez-Rodríguez E.; Fernández-Herrera L.R.; Gamboa-Méndez S.A.; Fernández-Lavado E.; Chávez-Uceda T. · Revista del Cuerpo Medico Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo (2024) · DOI: 10.35434/rcmhnaaa.2024.173.2459

Resumen

A review of the various aspects surrounding the varicella-zoster virus is conducted, addressing its morphology, epidemiology, and etiopathogenic mechanisms underlying the disease. Likewise, the different clinical presentations are analyzed, such as varicella, which constitutes the primary infection, and herpes zoster, resulting from virus reactivation. Finally, diagnostic methods, as well as preventive and therapeutic measures, are detailed.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Trujillo