Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that only affects a person once in their lifetime Only in rare cases can people ...

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

These two reports address the effects of varicella-zoster vaccination and varicella vaccination. Richard Whitley, who chaired the data and safety monitoring board for the Shingles Prevention Study ...

To address the risks posed by severe chickenpox, Japanese researchers developed a chickenpox, or varicella, vaccine in the 1970s. It was licensed for use in the United States in 1995, and became ...

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.

We administered live attenuated varicella vaccine to 187 healthy adults seronegative to varicella-zoster virus (VZV); 176 have been followed at least 2 mos. 121/176 (69%) received 2 doses about 3 ...

New document compares vaccine risks to 10 disease risks NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / ...

For protection, children are advised to take the varicella vaccine to protect them against disease. Additionally, they are provided with two boosters: one at 12 months old and the second booster ...

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January 2025), Novo Medi Sciences (Novo Group), in collaboration with 150 paediatricians from more than 15 cities, has launched a heartening initiative ...

Kamada Ltd (NASDAQ:KMDA)., a pharmaceutical company specializing in plasma-derived protein therapeutics, has announced a significant contract for the supply of its products in Latin America. The ...

Encephalitis: 10mg/kg every 8 hours for 10 days. Varicella zoster (immunocompromised): 10mg/kg every 8 hours for 7 days. All: max 20mg/kg every 8 hours. Obese: dose based on ideal body weight.

A friend asked for a column on shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus that causes chickenpox, and ...