''Cercopithecine alphaherpesvirus 9'' (CeHV-9) is a species of virus in the genus ''

Varicellovirus ''Varicellovirus'' (var′i-sel′ō-vi′rŭs) is a genus of viruses belonging to subfamily ''Alphaherpesvirinae'', a member of family ''Herpesviridae''. Humans and other mammals serve as natural hosts. There are 19 species in this genus. Disea ...

'', subfamily '' Alphaherpesvirinae'', family '' Herpesviridae'', and order '' Herpesvirales''.

Pathology

''Cercopithecine alphaherpesvirus 9'' infects

primates Primates are a diverse order of mammals. They are divided into the strepsirrhines, which include the lemurs, galagos, and lorisids, and the haplorhines, which include the tarsiers and the simians (monkeys and apes, the latter including huma ...

and shares clinical, pathological, immunological, and virological features with varicella-zoster virus infection of

humans Humans (''Homo sapiens'') are the most abundant and widespread species of primate, characterized by bipedalism and exceptional cognitive skills due to a large and complex brain. This has enabled the development of advanced tools, culture, ...

. Monkeys that had been inoculated intratracheally with the virus developed diffuse varicella 10 to 12 days later. Monkeys that were caged with each of the intratracheally infected monkeys developed a mild rash two weeks later, hence providing evidence of

airborne transmission Airborne or aerosol transmission is transmission of an infectious disease through small particles suspended in the air. Infectious diseases capable of airborne transmission include many of considerable importance both in human and veterinary ...

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* Varicelloviruses {{Virus-stub