Full-Genome Sequence of a Novel Varicella-Zoster Virus Clade Isolated in Mexico

Genome Announc. 2015 Jul 9;3(4):e00752-15. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00752-15.

Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, which causes varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles) in humans. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of varicella-zoster virus, isolated from a vesicular fluid sample, revealing the circulation of VZV clade VIII in Mexico.