But mpox is caused by a virus similar to smallpox, while a type of herpesvirus causes chickenpox. While they share similar ...

It's caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, so if you've had chickenpox, you're at risk to develop shingles. Here's what you need to know about the causes of shingles, as well as how to ...

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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 ...

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.

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

Children can also catch chickenpox if exposed to an adult with shingles as the same virus (the varicella zoster virus) causes both illnesses. Shingles is due to a re-awakening of the person's 'own ...

Symptoms of monkeypox can also be compared with smallpox — a related virus that was declared eradicated ... and how they compare with those of chickenpox and smallpox. Read next Jump to ...

Until now, most parents had to go privately and pay up to £200 to protect their child against the virus, which causes red itchy spots. Some would even host chickenpox parties to let their child ...

The risk of developing varicella zoster virus infections, including shingles and chicken pox,increases with anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. The risk of developing ...