A member of the family of herpes viruses, which causes the diseases varicella (CHICKEN POX) and herpes zoster (SHINGLES). When the virus enters the upper respiratory tract of a nonimmune host, it produces the skin lesions of chicken pox. Th.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 09.18.09 | No Comments
Vaccine against CHICKEN POX that is recommended at any visit at or after age 12 months for any child who has never had the disease. Susceptible people aged older than 13 years should receive two doses, given at least four weeks apart. The v.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 09.16.09 | 1 Comment
Skin infections can range from a local superficial problem, such as IMPETIGO, to a widespread and more serious infection. Examples of bacterial skin infections include ECTHYMA, folliculitis, BOILS, CARBUNCLES, SCARLET FEVER, CELLULITIS, and.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 06.10.09 | No Comments
A painful red blistering viral infection of the nerves that supply certain areas of the skin, caused by reactivation of the CHICKEN POX virus (varicella-zoster virus). After causing chicken pox, the virus stays dormant in the child’s body.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 06.5.09 | 1 Comment
