Functional Aspects: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is responsible for varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles) diseases. This antibody is specific for VZV and does not crossreact with respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus types 1,2,3 and 4b, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, influenza virus types A and B, mumps virus, measles virus, ECHOvirus 19, coxsackie B4 virus or poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3. |