Since the mid-1990s, most children have been vaccinated against the infection. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a form of the herpes virus. Transmission occurs from person-to ...

Rwanda is facing its first ever Marburg virus outbreak. Beginning in late September, 62 cases and 15 deaths had been reported by 17 October, mostly among healthcare workers in Kigali, the capital ...

The cultures came back negative for viral infection including HSV 1, HSV 2, and herpes varicella zoster. The viral blood screening for IgG and IgM were also negative. The bacterial culture ...

She also specializes in professional staff development. Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into blisters that ...

Zoster sine herpete was diagnosed if VZV DNA was detected in saliva samples by PCR or if serologic assays indicated recent VZV infection. Bell's palsy was diagnosed in all other patients.