Low Varicella Zoster Virus Seroprevalence Among Young Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes both varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles) and is associated with significant global morbidity. Most epidemiological data on VZV come from high-come countries and to date there are limited data on the burden of VZV in Africa.