Then, in 2022, a study looked to another common virus that had been associated with Alzheimer’s disease – varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus causes chicken pox and, in later life, shingles.

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An electron micrograph of the varicella zoster virus, which causes both chicken pox and shingles (Science Photo Library / Heather Davis / Getty ) October 25, 2017. Share. Save.

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In fact, chickenpox — technically known as the varicella zoster virus — is a type of herpes virus that, just like its close relative herpes simplex, becomes a lifelong resident in the body.

• Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox, and can reactivate later to cause shingles. • Epstein-Barr virus is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis.

This new study looked to another common virus that has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease – varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus causes chicken pox and, in later life, shingles.