Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the etiologic agent of varicella (primary infection) and herpes zoster (reactivation of latent infection). Although varicella is most often a relatively benign and self-limited childhood illness, the disease can be associated with a variety of serious and potentially lethal complications in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised persons. One complication of v...

: Varicella, or chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease transmitted by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) has been defined as of at least 30 dB over three frequencies on audiogram within days and with an uncertain cause. Deafness caused varicella-zoster occasionally occurred in Ramsey hunter syndrome but associated chickenpox rare. We pres...

Chickenpox is a very contagious childhood disease with self-limited course. It most common in children up to 10 years old, but can infect person at any age. Varicella presents itchy pseudo-polymorphic rash (macula, papula, vesicle, crust) and mild intoxication syndrome. The benign uncomplicated general, complications occur regardless of immune status concomitant diseases. Neurological respirato...

The causes of brachial plexus palsy in neonates should be classified according to their most salient associated feature. The causes of brachial plexus palsy are obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, familial congenital brachial plexus palsy, maternal uterine malformation, congenital varicella syndrome, osteomyelitis involving the proximal head of the humerus or cervical vertebral bodies, exostosis...

Author Disclosure Drs Satti, Ali, and Weitkamp have disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this article. This commentary does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/ investigative use of a commercial product/ device. Abstract The purpose of this two-part series on congenital infections is to provide the reader with an update on recent controversies and advances for a selected group...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection has not often been related to the development of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS). However, the close temporal relationship noted between varicella infection and the onset of GBS suggests the participation of VZV in the etiopathogenesis of GBS. Very few cases have been reported showing this relationship. This report describes 2 cases highly suggestive of this...

background rubella is a viral disease with a worldwide distribution. mass vaccination campaigns have increased the vaccine coverage in the world with substantial impact on reduction of rubella infections. in iran, the national measles-rubella campaign, targeting individuals 5-25 years old, was initiated in 2003 and mass childhood vaccination against measles, rubella and mumps has continued ever...