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Shingles & Varicella-Zoster Virus: Deep Dive
How varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox, hides in nerve ganglia for decades, and returns as shingles, plus what Shingrix trials showed about prevention.
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How varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox, hides in nerve ganglia for decades, and returns as shingles, plus what Shingrix trials showed about prevention.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects about 9 in 10 adults, causes mono, and is tied to several cancers and multiple sclerosis. How it hides and what research shows.

CMV infects 60–80% of adults yet causes devastating harm in newborns and immunocompromised patients. Here's everything you need to know.

ISS studies reveal how microgravity suppresses immune function, explaining increased infection risk in astronauts and informing immunology treatment strategies.