About varicella zoster infection
Varicella zoster infection (unspecified) is a form of varicella zoster virus that is not classified as chickenpox or shingles.
Case definitions
Prevention
Vaccination is the best protection against forms of varicella zoster. In Australia, chickenpox and shingles vaccines are listed on the National Immunisation Program Schedule.
Vaccination
Find out more about getting vaccinated against chickenpox and shingles.
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
For information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, see healthdirect's chickenpox and shingles pages.
Surveillance and reporting
Varicella zoster infection (unspecified) is a nationally notifiable disease.
We monitor cases through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS).
For more on varicella zoster infection (unspecified) in Australia, you can search Communicable Diseases Intelligence.