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Chapter 24, Problem 4SA
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To determine:

The relations between shingles and chicken pox.

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Varicella zoster virus” is a type of herpesvirus that infects humans. The virus is responsible for causing chickenpox in children, young adults, and teen. Its infection also causes the herpes zoster (shingles) in adults with age above 45 years.

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