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To: Jewbacca

Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, a.k.a. Herpes Zoster. This virus is distinct from the two Herpes Simplex viruses.

11 posted on 10/28/2009 2:20:14 PM PDT by Rockingham

To: Rockingham

Your right. Shingles are from the chicken pox wich is Herpes Zoster.

15 posted on 10/28/2009 2:30:49 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (Waste and fraud are synonymous with gov't spending)

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