The varicella zoster virus (VZV), an infectious virus from the herpes virus family, is primarily known to cause varicella in ...

Varicella, known as chickenpox, is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), with an estimated 84 million cases annually. It primarily affects children, for most of whom it is a self-limiting ...

Herpes zoster, known as Shingles, has taken down Harrison Ford. The 82-year-old American actor was forced to skip the Oscars ...

Global survey reveals limited awareness of shingles among adults over 50, highlighting age-related health risks and complications.

Researchers report an alarming increase in varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections in adults calling for vaccination and public health measures The study was led by Professor Tetsushi Yoshikawa ...

The NHS could be about to start offering a vaccine - bringing it into line with Germany, Canada, Australia and the USA ...

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the aricella-zoster virus which is responsible for chickenpox ...

Shingles vision symptoms caused by HZO might be rare—they show up in only 8 percent of shingles cases—but they are serious.

Start with your health-care provider, parents or caregiver to find out about your childhood vaccinations. And learn which ...

One to five days after you first notice the tingling or burning sensation, the oozing rash appears. After that, it takes a week to 10 days for the fluid-filled blisters to scab over. It will likely ...

Harrison Ford has dropped out of his presenting role at the Oscars — to be held tomorrow in the Dolby Theatre — following a ...

The varicella-zoster virus, also known as human herpesvirus 3 ... The increasing demand for vaccination in many countries is expected to boost the demand for the varicella treatment market in the ...