Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

The varicella vaccine can help prevent this disease, and 2 doses of the vaccine are recommended for children, adolescents, and adults who are not already immune to chickenpox (have already had the ...

Otherwise, sebaceous cysts don’t usually require treatment. They tend to grow slowly and are benign. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox. A shingles rash is a ...

which causes chickenpox in children, lies dormant for decades in nerve cells and then starts multiplying again for reasons unknown. It commonly affects people 50 and older, and adults with impaired ...

Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces the risk for potentially vision-damaging bouts of inflammation and infection, ...

which causes chickenpox in children, lies dormant in nerve cells and when it to multiply again for reasons that are not known, shingles occur. This usually happens in individuals who are aged 50 and ...

The classic laboratory methods for the detection and differentiation of HSV-1/2 and VZV, including Tzanck smear testing, viral culture, DFA testing and serologic testing, have been well documented ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

People on either side of the cutoff are essentially the same but receive different treatment. “It’s like a randomized controlled trial, but it’s done by nature,” Geldsetzer said.

“Rick and Morty” has been renewed for two more seasons at Adult Swim, propelling television’s favorite mad scientist and grandson duo through Season 12. As Season 8 is slated for ...