Over 90% of people carry this virus—and it can cause more than chickenpox and shingles

Virus hiding in 90% of people can cause brain and organ damage

Nine in 10 Americans carry a dormant hidden virus that may lead to lasting brain, nerve and organ damage, researchers from the University of Colorado have revealed.

Over 90% of people carry this virus—and it can cause more than chickenpox and shingles

New research published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers is shedding light on the surprisingly broad range of neurological and systemic diseases that can be caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

Varicella Zoster Virus Can Cause Serious Disease Beyond Chickenpox and Shingles

CU Anschutz researchers highlight the broad range of neurological and systemic diseases caused by varicella zoster virus, sometimes without a rash