<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyTo which family of viruses does Varicella-Zoster Virus VZV belong?  <response>: <reason> Varicella-Zoster Virus VZV belongs to the Herpesviridae family, also known as Human Herpesvirus 3 HHV-3.The Herpesviridae family is a large family of DNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals. In addition to VZV, other human herpesviruses include herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 HSV-1 and HSV-2, Epstein-Barr virus EBV, cytomegalovirus CMV, and human herpesvirus 6, 7, and 8.VZV is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox varicella and shingles herpes zoster. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that causes a rash and fever, while shingles is a painful rash that occurs later in life due to reactivation of the virus.Vaccination against VZV is highly effective in preventing chickenpox and reducing the risk of shingles. 