KnowraVaricella-zoster virusLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Varicella-zoster virus, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 1Related 3Narrower topic 1Compared with 4Herpes simplex virusCompared with: Like herpes simplex, it remains latent in sensory neurons, but its characteristic diseases differ.Viral latencyBroader topic: It persists in sensory ganglia after the initial infection.Herpes simplexCompared with: It also establishes latency and causes blisters, but is a different virus from herpes simplex.Herpes simplex virus type 1Compared with: Like HSV-1, it establishes neuronal latency, but causes different characteristic diseases.Postherpetic neuralgiaRelated: Its reactivation in sensory nerves initiates the damage associated with this pain.Varicella vaccineRelated: The vaccine presents a weakened form of this virus to the immune system.ChickenpoxNarrower topic: This virus infects the body, produces chickenpox, and remains latent afterward.AciclovirRelated: Aciclovir can treat VZV infections, especially when started early or disease is severe.HerpesCompared with: It belongs to the herpesvirus family but is not herpes simplex.