Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It leads to itchy rashes with fluid-filled ...

The disease typically affects children, but anyone who is not immune to the virus can get it. While most cases of chickenpox are mild and cause no lasting significant problems, in some cases the ...

Chickenpox is a ‘vesicular’ rash, meaning it shows up as fluid-filled spots that burst.

Ever since your mother had chickenpox the Varicella Zoster virus which caused it has laid silently in the nerve roots of her spinal cord - this is what happens to anyone after they have had ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

A team of researchers, led by James Mbinta, believes the shingles vaccine could play a crucial role in reducing the risk of ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a ...