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  2. Chickenpox - Wikipedia

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    In 2015 chickenpox resulted in 6,400 deaths globally – down from 8,900 in 1990. [6] [15] Death occurs in about 1 per 60,000 cases. [9] Chickenpox was not separated from smallpox until the late 19th century. [9] In 1888 its connection to shingles was determined. [9] The first documented use of the term chicken pox was in 1658. [16]

  3. Varicella vaccine - Wikipedia

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    Varicella vaccine, also known as chickenpox vaccine, is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox. [9] One dose of vaccine prevents 95% of moderate disease and 100% of severe disease. [ 10 ] Two doses of vaccine are more effective than one. [ 10 ]

  4. Poxviridae - Wikipedia

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    The name of the family, Poxviridae, is a legacy of the original grouping of viruses associated with diseases that produced poxes on the skin.Modern viral classification is based on phenotypic characteristics; morphology, nucleic acid type, mode of replication, host organisms, and the type of disease they cause.

  5. 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in Asia - Wikipedia

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    On the same day, a 42-year-old man who came back from India through Benapole Border Crossing on 3 June, was sent to Jashore Hospital after he showed pox like symptoms. [66] Although, the district civil surgeon said on the next day that he was very probably infected with chickenpox. [citation needed] On 12 June, the case in Chuandanga was ...

  6. The mpox strain spreading now is different from the one in ...

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    The strain of mpox causing international concern is different than the one that spread in 2022. Here's what to know about the virus' symptoms and how it spreads.

  7. Orthopoxvirus - Wikipedia

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    Orthopoxvirus is a genus of viruses in the family Poxviridae and subfamily Chordopoxvirinae.Vertebrates, including mammals and humans, and arthropods serve as natural hosts. . There are 12 species in this gen

  8. List of vaccine excipients - Wikipedia

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    Vaccine Excipients Adenovirus vaccine: This list refers to the type 4 and type 7 adenovirus vaccine tablets licensed in the US: Acetone, alcohol, anhydrous lactose, castor oil, cellulose acetate phthalate, dextrose, D-fructose, D-mannose, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminium lake dye, fetal bovine serum, human serum albumin, magnesium stearate, micro crystalline cellulose, plasdone C, Polacrilin potassium ...

  9. Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox-like rashes were recognized and described by ancient civilizations; the relationship between zoster and chickenpox was not realized until 1888. [29] In 1943, the similarity between virus particles isolated from the lesions of zoster and those from chickenpox was noted. [30] In 1974 the first chickenpox vaccine was introduced. [31]