Human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3) (Varicella-zoster virus)

SPECIES Human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3) (Varicella-zoster virus)

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Mnemonic	HHV3
Taxon identifier	10335
Scientific name	Human herpesvirus 3
Common name	HHV-3
Synonym	Varicella-zoster virus
Other names	› Human alphaherpesvirus 3 › VZV › Varicella Zoster Virus › varicella zoster virus VZV › varicella-zoster virus VZV
Rank	SPECIES
Lineage	› Viruses › dsDNA viruses, no RNA stage › Herpesvirales › Herpesviridae › Alphaherpesvirinae › Varicellovirus
Virus hosts	› Homo sapiens (Human)
See also	› NCBI

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