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  2. Chickenpox - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella (/ ˌ v ɛ r ə ˈ s ɛ l ə / VER-ə-SEL-ə), is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family.

  3. Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia

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    In 2006, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a second dose of vaccine before school entry to ensure the maintenance of high levels of varicella immunity. [24] In 2006, the FDA approved Zostavax for the prevention of shingles. Zostavax is a more concentrated formulation of the Varivax vaccine, designed to ...

  4. TORCH syndrome - Wikipedia

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    TORCH syndrome is a cluster of symptoms caused by congenital infection with toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and other organisms including syphilis, parvovirus, and Varicella zoster. [1] Zika virus is considered the most recent member of TORCH infections. [2]

  5. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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    Many of these rashes can be resolved with proper treatment, except in the case of inside-out rashes caused by genetics. Ahead, you’ll find pictures of common skin rashes, plus symptoms to look ...

  6. Breakthrough infection - Wikipedia

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    The majority of cases of breakthrough varicella are attributed to the failure of an individual to uptake [clarification needed] the varicella vaccine. [9] Therefore, to prevent breakthrough infections, it is proposed that children receive a second dose of varicella vaccine less than a year after getting their first dose.

  7. Varicella vaccine - Wikipedia

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    The varicella vaccine is not recommended for seriously ill people, pregnant women, people who have tuberculosis, people who have experienced a serious allergic reaction to the varicella vaccine in the past, people who are allergic to gelatin, people allergic to neomycin, people receiving high doses of steroids, people receiving treatment for ...

  8. Congenital varicella syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Congenital varicella syndrome is a rare disease resulting from Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) infection during the period of gestation. Viremia during the primary infection can result in transplacental transmission of the infection to the developing fetus.

  9. Victims' lawyer questions timing of dementia diagnosis of ex ...

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    A lawyer for sex-trafficking victims in a ring allegedly run by ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has doubts about claims he has dementia.