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New variant of varicella-zoster virus.


ABSTRACT: In 1998, a varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E (gE) mutant virus (VZV-MSP) was isolated from a child with chickenpox. VZV-MSP, representing a second VZV serotype, was considered a rarity. We isolated another VZV-MSP-like virus from an elderly man with herpes zoster. These gE mutant viruses may have arisen through independent mutation or may represent a distinct VZV subpopulation that emerged more than 50 years ago.

SUBMITTER: Tipples GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2738511 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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New variant of varicella-zoster virus.

Tipples Graham A GA   Stephens Gwen M GM   Sherlock Chris C   Bowler Margrit M   Hoy Benny B   Cook Darrel D   Grose Charles C  

Emerging infectious diseases 20021201 12


In 1998, a varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E (gE) mutant virus (VZV-MSP) was isolated from a child with chickenpox. VZV-MSP, representing a second VZV serotype, was considered a rarity. We isolated another VZV-MSP-like virus from an elderly man with herpes zoster. These gE mutant viruses may have arisen through independent mutation or may represent a distinct VZV subpopulation that emerged more than 50 years ago. ...[more]

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