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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for varicella
  1. Chickenpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age 15, but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html - Health Topics
  2. Shingles (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have chickenpox, the virus stays in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shingles.html - Health Topics
  3. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are skin infections? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... skin to be fragile Viral infections such as varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/blisters.html - Health Topics
  5. Cytomegalovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It is related to the viruses that cause chickenpox and infectious mononucleosis (mono). Between 50% and 80% ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cytomegalovirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Measles (National Library of Medicine)  
    Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash. The rash often starts on the head ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/measles.html - Health Topics
  7. Mumps (National Library of Medicine)  
    Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus. It starts with: Fever Headache Muscle aches Tiredness Loss of appetite After that, the salivary glands under ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mumps.html - Health Topics
  8. Prenatal Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you are immune to rubella (German measles) and chickenpox. Throughout your pregnancy, your health care provider may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prenataltesting.html - Health Topics
  9. Rubella (National Library of Medicine)  
    Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is usually mild with fever and a rash. About half of the people who get rubella do not have symptoms. If you do ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rubella.html - Health Topics
  10. Scars (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... surgery that cuts through the skin, infections like chickenpox, or skin conditions like acne. Scars are often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/scars.html - Health Topics