Shingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infectious viral disease marked by painful, blistering rashes that usually appear in a specific area of the body and last for 2 to 4 weeks.[8] ...

One specific type of viral exanthem that dermatologists have seen with COVID is a morbilliform rash, meaning a measles-like rash. Measles rashes tend to look like small raised bumps that eventually ...

The infections were caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), a sexually transmitted fungus that causes ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

The Pan American Health Organization said it will provide countries in the Americas with affordable access to respiratory ...

A COVID rash in kids can be a typical COVID-19 symptom. Skin rashes are common throughout childhood and can have various causes. A rash on the toes is associated with the COVID-19 infection. Rashes ...

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced the availability of a new preventive medication for Respiratory Syncytial Virus for newborns and eligible infants up to 24 months of age.

Respiratory virus data included in the interactive data application is up-to-date as of November 2, 2024. Among its new features, the dashboard now includes RSV Severe Outcomes data.

The skin care advice of social media influencers and beauty bloggers may leave pre-teens and young teenagers with rashes and breakouts, University of Mississippi Medical Center experts say. "Having a ...

From the year to April, there were 3,689 confirmed hospital cases of the skin disease, up from 2,128 the previous year. Cases of this torturous rash are likely even higher. Professor Kamila Hawtho ...

Cases of highly infectious skin bug scabies are surging across the UK, with cases occurring 'out of nowhere' and whole households affected. The condition, caused by microscopic mites that burrow ...

Residents are being urged not to ignore an itchy rash, as GPs across England report a surge in cases of scabies - a highly contagious skin infestation. The condition is caused by a mite that ...