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Which of these viruses is responsible for causing shingles?

rubella virus
measles virus
varicella-zoster virus
variola major virus

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Answer:

Option C, varicella-zoster virus

Step-by-step 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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