This factsheet explains chickenpox (varicella) to support nurses in identifying and managing the common childhood disease.
More cases from the Penn State outbreak may be found, as the incubation period of chickenpox is more than two weeks. The CDC ...
However the virus tends to remain hidden or latent ... His present rash of spots on his face is unlikely to be chickenpox. It is more likely that his rash is due to another cause such as: Impetigo ...
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Then, in 2022, a study looked to another common virus that had been associated with Alzheimer’s disease – varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus causes chicken pox and, in later life, shingles.
“While most children recover from chickenpox without complications, the virus can cause severe illness, particularly in babies, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.
On its website, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says plum pox virus (PPV) can "drastically reduce" yields of plants including peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries and almonds.