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6 articles for “Pox virus”
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Therapeutic Management of Cutaneous form of Pigeon Pox with Turmeric Paste
Abstract: Initial study has been done to examine the therapeutic management of cutaneous form of pigeon pox with turmeric paste. Avian pox is one of the most common infectious and contagious bird diseases. Pigeon pox is observed during humid summer and winter weather. Avian pox occurs in two forms in birds including cutaneous and diphtheritic forms. A flock of 30 pigeons were kept for the research purpose in a loft in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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Prevention of Breakthrough Varicella and Outbreaks by Two Dose Vaccination
Abstract: Among viral infections, one of the known human herpes viruses, Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) causes latent infection. The VZV causes two distinct diseases, varicella (chickenpox) and after latency shingles (herpes zoster). Although safe and effective vaccine is available, it is not widely used in many geographic areas mainly because of non-inclusion in the routine immunization schedule. Over the years, many countries have reported more than 90% reduction in number of varicella …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Monkeypox Infection
Abstract: Monkeypox represents a zoonotic viral affliction instigated by the monkeypox virus, which is classified within the Poxviridae family and is distinct from the virus that causes chickenpox. Initially recognized in 1958, this infection has recently attracted international scrutiny due to its escalating incidence beyond traditional endemic territories. This review delivers an exhaustive examination of monkeypox, encompassing its epidemiology, viral morphology, modes of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and therapeutic interventions. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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A Community Awareness Project on Monkeypox (Mpox) and Enhanced Nursing Care for Patients: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Monkeypox (Mpox), a rare viral infection transmitted from animals to humans by the monkeypox virus, has attracted increasing attention due to its ability to spread between humans and its clinical similarities to other poxvirus diseases, including smallpox and chickenpox. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox patients is imperative to manage and contain its spread effectively. On 15th October 2024, B.Sc. Nursing Interns of Holy Family College of Nursing, University of Delhi, …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Homeopathic Management of Molluscum Contagiosum: A Case Report
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a contagious poxvirus infection of the skin. It presents as single or multiple flesh-coloured, smooth, dome-shaped painless papules that typically have a central umbilication [1, 2]. Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is transmitted through autoinoculation or to other individuals through physical contact or fomite. Thus, lesions that appear in localized area of the skin may spread to other regions of the body such as genital, perineal, pubic, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Mumps Outbreaks in Vaccinated Population
Abstract: The available approved safe and effective vaccines have prevented millions of deaths. When compared to prevaccine era, more than 98% decrease has been recorded for many diseases like diphtheria, invasive Haemophilus influenzae, measles, rubella, rotavirus, and hepatitis A. Further, the successful global eradication of small pox and near-elimination of polio from most of the global regions underlines the importance of vaccination. The available literature on mumps reveals that it is …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–11 Read article