“It usually takes one to three weeks for symptoms to appear after someone is exposed to the virus. These include fever and tiredness, a red, itchy skin rash that turns into small blisters, headaches ...

The shingles vaccine could do double duty as a protector against both infections and dementia, according to a new study.

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HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

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As awareness of the measles outbreak spreads, many Americans are asking questions and reassessing their vaccination status.

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A new study forecasts more than 850,000 measles cases over the next 25 years if US vaccination rates stay the same. Millions ...

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