Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human ...

We have a vaccine that prevents shingles. We have a vaccine that markedly lowers the risk of dementia. We have a vaccine that ...

Vaccine-associated varicella zoster virus infection is rare in adults who are otherwise healthy. Vaccine-associated (V-A) varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections are rare in adults, although it should ...

A new research published in the journal of Ophthalmology found eye herpes infections, including herpes zoster ophthalmicus ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus that causes varicella (chickenpox) as primary infection, typically in children. After primary infection, VZV ...

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) can cause chickenpox, as well as shingles and severe complications. When one comes into contact with VZV for the first time, the virus enters the body through the airways, ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Varicella–zoster virus is the cause of both varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). A live attenuated varicella vaccine was developed in Japan in 1974, and in 1995 it was approved for use ...

Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.