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.

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January 2025), Novo Medi Sciences (Novo Group), in collaboration with 150 ...

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 ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 'staggering' 20-percent rise in measles cases globally in 2023 ...

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious disease caused by the Herpes varicella virus. After an incubation period of 14 to 21 days the illness starts with fever and generally feeling unwell.

Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...

The New York State Department of Health announced that the Wadsworth Center has been selected by the Centers for Disease ...

About KAMRAB® KAMRAB is a human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) indicated for passive, transient post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of rabies infection to persons of all ages when given immediately after ...

Caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox—shingles most often appear as a band of rashes or blisters in one area of your body. Experts say when you have ...

In that previous work, the researchers triggered the inflammation with varicella-zoster virus, the virus behind chickenpox and shingles. But "there are other things besides infection that cause ...

Also called ‘herpes zoster’, shingles occurs when the varicella zoster virus causing childhood chickenpox re-emerges from sensory ganglion nervous system cells where the virus lies dormant after ...