Chickenpox

You can’t get shingles if you’ve never had chickenpox, but it’s important to recognize the risks associated with the diseases.Shingles...

TIJUANA (Border Report) — Like the rest of the world, migrants south of the border have been worried about the...

Chickenpox and shingles are two illnesses caused by the varicella-zoster virus.Chickenpox most commonly occurs in children and usually causes mild...

Shingles (varicella-zoster) and chickenpox (varicella) are infectious diseases that are both caused by the same virus called the herpes-zoster virus...

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a very contagious rash illness caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV stays...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that can have severe complications. Some people hold “pox parties” to enable their...

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The incidence of chickenpox has declined dramatically since the beginning of the 21st century, dropping approximately 85% between 2005 and...

A new study questions the notion that reexposure to chickenpox in adulthood completely prevents the development of herpes zoster, or...