ALLMedicine™ Chickenpox Center

Feb 24th, 2021 - A 2.5-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with progressive pallor, asthenia, fever, splenomegaly, and hematomas. Leukemia was suspected, and a bone marrow aspirate confirmed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Before chemotherapy induction, the c...

Jan 25th, 2021 - Chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious complications for both mother and fetus. This includes varicella pneumonia in the mother, fetal varicella syndrome and varicella of newborn. Primary prevention includes vaccination against varicella in...

Jan 20th, 2021 - Varicella-zoster virus infection causes 2 distinct forms of disease: varicella (commonly known as chickenpox) and herpes zoster (HZ)(commonly known as shingles). Primary varicella-zoster virus infection results in the diffuse vesicular rash that i...

Nov 27th, 2020 - Whether virulent human pathogenic coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2) are effectively transmitted by aerosols remains contentious. Transmission modes of the novel coronavirus have become a hot topic of research with the importance of ai...

Nov 20th, 2020 - Cell-cell fusion (abbreviated as cell fusion) is a characteristic pathology of medically important viruses, including varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the causative agent of chickenpox and shingles. Cell fusion is mediated by a complex of VZV glycopr...

Oct 28th, 2019 - Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually oc...

Oct 14th, 2018 - Recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is a two-dose intramuscular vaccine labeled for the prevention of herpes zoster virus (shingles) in adults 50 years and older. It is not indicated for the prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox).

Jul 10th, 2018 - Shingles Vaccine Information Statement Shingles (also called herpes zoster, or just zoster) is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have chicke...

Feb 11th, 2018 - Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. There are an estimated 1 million cases in the Unites States annually, with an individual lifetime risk of 30%. Patients with conditions that ...

Oct 26th, 2015 - Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash that develops on one side of the face or body. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox in the past can get shingles b...

Feb 24th, 2021 - A 2.5-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with progressive pallor, asthenia, fever, splenomegaly, and hematomas. Leukemia was suspected, and a bone marrow aspirate confirmed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Before chemotherapy induction, the c...

Feb 24th, 2021 - Valacyclovir tablets is a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients (1.1) Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Genital Herpes o   Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode)                   ...

Feb 21st, 2021 - Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets, USP are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: Acyclovir tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes...

Feb 21st, 2021 - Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Acyclovir tablets are indicated ...

Feb 21st, 2021 - Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genita...

May 31st, 2020 - Human herpesvirus 3, also known as the varicella-zoster virus, can cause herpes zoster, a viral infection that usually occurs in childhood as chickenpox. After the acute phase of the infection, the virus can remain dormant for many years within th...

May 31st, 2020 - Human herpesvirus 3, also known as the varicella-zoster virus, can cause herpes zoster, a viral infection that usually occurs in childhood as chickenpox. After the acute phase of the infection, the virus can remain dormant for many years within th...

Jan 23rd, 2020 - Exposure to children with chickenpox reduces the incidence of shingles in adults 33% over 2 years, and 27% out to 20 years, according to British investigators. copyright clsgraphics/iStockphoto.

Oct 28th, 2019 - Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually oc...

Jun 11th, 2019 - Note that some links may require subscriptions. Strong evidence suggests that kids who get the chickenpox vaccine are at lower risk for childhood shingles. (NBC News) Comprehensive study demonstrates that no set diet is effective for everyone. (Th...