Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Both diseases include ‘pox’ in their names because they both cause pockmark skin lesions. But they are different diseases caused by unrelated viruses. Monkeypox ...
In a groundbreaking new study, a team of researchers from South Dakota State University—led by associate professor Saikat ...
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 ...
Two countries, two different approaches to protecting children from chickenpox. While the UK prepares to introduce a combined vaccine covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) in a single ...