Rabies Virus - Spread by the saliva in the bite of an infected animal. Infects muscle cells at bite site then moves to the central nervous system and the salivary glands. Infects the intestine and then through the blood to the liver. Neonatal infections are very severe. Spread by secretions from active lesions.
Shingles is the manifestation of a latent infection.
Spread by the respiratory route. Causes mononucleosis which is spread by contact with infected saliva. Initially infects the oral or genital mucosa but then spreads to B-lymphocytes. The virus infects mucous epithelium and white blood cells. Many children and adults harbor latent infections which are totally assymptomatic.