What Part Of The Immune System Does The Hiv Virus Attack?
- Immunizations - Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms of Severe Reactions to Vaccinations
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Shingles)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Measles. Measles, one of the most contagious of all human infections, used to be a very common childhood disease. Most cases resolve without serious complications. In severe cases, however, measles can cause pneumonia, and in about 1 out of 1,000 cases it can lead to encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) or death. The risk for these severe complications is highest in the very young and very old. In pregnant women, measles increases the rates for miscarriage, low...
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