[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Varicella Zoster is commonly known as chicken pox in children.Chicken pox is generally characterized by fever and an itchy blotchy rash that focuses on the face, scalp and trunk, but is found on the entire body.The virus is highly contagious, via aerosols and contact with infected surfaces.After infection, the virus remains dormant and in 10-20% of cases can reemerge later in life as shingles or postherpetic neuralgia.The virus is susceptible to disinfectants and can be treated by a number of drugs and therapeutic agents.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
