Chicken Pox and Pregnancy

Chicken pox is a viral infection that is caused by the varicellla zoster virus. This virus is marked by a bad rash of blisters, and other flu-like symptoms. Fortunately, cases of chicken pox has drastically been reduced thanks to the chicken pox vaccine that was introduced in 1995. Adults that contract chicken pox seem to be the most at risk for severe complications. While children are the most commonly infected, the cases of adult chicken pox are...

 

Adult Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is a viral infection that is caused by the varicellla zoster virus. This virus is marked by a bad rash of blisters, and other flu-like symptoms. Fortunately, cases of chicken pox has drastically been reduced thanks to the chicken pox vaccine that was introduced in 1995. Adults that contract chicken pox seem to be the most at risk for severe complications. While children are the most commonly infected, the cases of adult chicken pox are...

 

Chicken Pox advice

Chicken pox is a common childhood illness that is particularly common among children under the age of twelve. The illness is highly contagious, and can affect people of any age. Chicken pox is actually a virus called the varicella-zoster virus, more commonly called VZV. The symptoms of chicken pox usually include a rash of spots and blisters, and flu symptoms that can be mild or severe. Chicken pox is largely under control in most developed countries...