Vaccines that prevent smallpox and mpox come in two varieties. One uses a single shot of a live virus but carries the risk of ...

“There is no danger to public health,” Mr. Kritas emphasizes, explaining that the receptors (“locks”) present in human cells ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

A NEW strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK, and now an expert has warned not to confuse the symptoms with ...

The trial will be conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in partnership with Emergent BioSolutions.

This monoclonal antibody cocktail therapeutic has the potential to augment current medical countermeasures, guard against potential resistance of the Smallpox virus, and fulfill an unmet need in our ...

Chickenpox affects 30 in Khajuripada, Gajapati. Three women critical. Medical response by ASHA workers and district team ...

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 ...

By Keith Roach, M.D. TITLE: 63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines---DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, yo ...

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.

She also specializes in professional staff development. Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into blisters that ...