chicken pox

Giant cell arteritis in elderly is linked to the herpes virus causing chicken pox and shingles. Giant cell arteritis is a condition in which the blood vessels in the temples and scalp become inflamed, which can lead to sudden blindness or stroke. Study author Don Gilden said, “Our analysis, which is the largest to-date, provides ...click here to read more

Chickenpox and shingles vaccine have been linked with a rare eye inflammation affecting the cornea. Although cases are small, the association still remains. “Keratitis, or inflammation of the clear layer on the front of the eye, is a vision issue that can cause serious complications or even permanent damage to your vision if left untreated,” ...click here to read more

A new study has found that in rare instances the chickenpox and shingles vaccine may cause corneal inflammation. Prior to individuals getting vaccinated doctors should consider their medical history, especially if there is a history of eye inflammation. Frederick W. Fraunfelder, M.D, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the MU School of Medicine and ...click here to read more

New findings suggest that since 1995 – when a chickenpox vaccination was introduced – incidences of chickenpox in America are on the decline. The use and effectiveness of vaccines can be attributed to the reduction. Chickenpox is highly contagious and develops from the varicella-zoster virus. Generally harmless, chickenpox can develop into a severe disease if ...click here to read more