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Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.

Chickenpox (Varicella) is a highly contagious acute viral infection that is worldwide in distribution, and is preventable by vaccination.

In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.

Herpes simplex and varicella zoster are associated with their own clinical manifestations.

Anyone who has ever had chicken pox should be concerned about shingles as he ages. While chicken pox is relatively benign, shingles can create severe pain.

Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. Vaccination can prevent the disease, and reduce discomfort if infection occurs.

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by varicella zoster herpesvirus. Can a person catch chickenpox from someone with shingles, and vice versa? Here's the low-down on VZV.

These infectious rashes caused by DNA viruses most often occur during childhood, and include varicella zoster, fifth disease, and exanthem subitum.

Herpes viruses are second only to influenza and cold viruses in causing human disease. Fifty to eighty percent of adolescents and adults have herpes infections.

Seniors can help protect themselves from getting shingles by getting a shingles vaccine. Read on to find out how it works and what is in the vaccine.

Learn more about zoster and its complications, the shingles vaccine, and positive and negative aspects of getting the shot.

Vaccines may provide added immunity and better health for seniors. Are you up to date on the latest recommendations?

The Center For Disease Control in Atlanta has partnered with Kaiser Permanente in California to research and begin to unravel the mystery of Morgellons Disease.

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis may be associated with chronic viral infections. Several herpes viruses have been implicated, and they can be treated.

Postherpetic neuralgia, nerve pain associated with a shingles infection, may cause severe and long-lasting pain. Learn about PHN, treatment options, and research studies.

Adults are not getting the vaccinations they need to keep from getting serious diseases, and are leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness.