Varicella (Chickenpox)

Organism, Causative Agent, or Etiologic Agent

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, VZV, a member of the Herpesvirus group. 

General Information and Resources

Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States