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DIA [1.3K]
2 years ago
6

Which of these viruses is responsible for causing shingles?

Biology
1 answer:
vredina [299]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

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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