| vaccination, varicella zoster | See Vaccineation, chickenpox. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| varicella | Chicken pox. (18 Nov 1997) |
| varicella encephalitis | Encephalitis occurring as a complication of chickenpox. (05 Mar 2000) |
| varicella gangrenosa | Gangrenous ulceration of varicella lesions with or without secondary infection, occurring mainly in children with severe underlying disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| varicella vaccination | See Vaccination, chickenpox. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Varicella zoster | <virology> Member of the Alphaherpesvirinae, human herpes simplex virus type 3, causative agent of chickenpox and shingles. (18 Nov 1997) |
| varicella zoster virus | <virology> The cause of chicken pox in children. Its reactivation in adults causes shingles (see). (09 Oct 1997) |
| varicella-zoster virus | A herpesvirus, morphologically identical to herpes simplex virus, that causes varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster in man; varicella results from a primary infection with the virus; herpes zoster results from secondary invasion by the same virus or by reactivation of infection which in many instances has been latent for many years. Synonym: chickenpox virus, herpes zoster virus, human herpesvirus 3. (05 Mar 2000) |
| varicella-zoster virus protease | <enzyme> Amino acid sequence given in first source Registry number: EC 3.4.21.- Synonym: vzv protease, gene 33 product, vzv (26 Jun 1999) |
| immunization, varicella zoster | See Immunization, chickenpox. (12 Dec 1998) |
| concha bullosa | Abnormal pneumatization of the middle turbinate which may interfere with normal ventilation of sinus ostia and can result in recurrent sinusitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Pseudostertagia bullosa | One of the medium stomach worms located in the abomasum of sheep, goats, and pronghorn; it is found chiefly in the western U.S. (05 Mar 2000) |
| impetigo bullosa | Impetigo with lesions of large size, forming bullae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| impetigo contagiosa bullosa | Discrete purulent skin lesions occasionally seen with streptococcal pyoderma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| epidermolysis bullosa | This represents a group of rare inherited disorders in which blistering of the skin occurs in response to skin trauma. Large fluid-filled blisters can occur in response to injury, skin rubbing, chafing or even increases in room temperature. Secondary bacterial infection of the blisters is common. Complications include oesophageal stricture, infections, loss of function of hands and feet and malnutrition. The dermatologist is the expert in the evaluation and treatment of this disorder. (27 Sep 1997) |