Virus

Virus

Dormant Virus Can Reactivate Years Later, UKHSA Warns

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted a significant health concern involving the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. This virus can remain dormant in the body for many years after the initial …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Virus

Dormant Virus May Reactivate Decades Later, Warns UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted an important health issue: the virus causing chickenpox can stay dormant in the body for years and reactivate later in life, leading to shingles—a painful condition …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read