Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

带状疱疹是一种可以引起水痘的水痘带状疱疹病毒(VZV)感染引起的痛性皮肤红疹。

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The main pathogenetic organisms are herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, and cytomegalovirus.

水痘-带状疱疹病毒能引起水痘及带状疱疹。

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The idea that ultraviolet (UV) rays can inactivate viruses is not new, but this is the first time that such firm conclusions have been made in connection with the varicella-zoster virus, the herpes virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles.

FORBES: Sun's UV Rays May Prevent Chickenpox