Barbora Krejcikova secured a thrilling three-set Wimbledon victory over Mirra Andreeva, dedicating her win to her niece who has chickenpox. Krejcikova overcame a tough match and missed match points to win 4-6 7-5 6-4. The article also mentions Naomi Osaka's fashion statement and her second-round win.
A pediatrician reports a surge in chickenpox cases among adolescents, with one middle schooler developing a bacterial infection and pustules. He urges parents to consider a second vaccine dose for children over 4 due to waning immunity from a single dose, especially as outbreaks are common in schools.
Chickenpox parties, once common for deliberate infection before vaccines, are resurfacing despite medical advancements. Experts warn against this practice due to severe complications and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, fueled by social media and anti-vax movements.
Cruise ships are prone to disease outbreaks due to close quarters, diverse passenger origins, and mobility. Experts discuss hantavirus, norovirus, and Covid-19 incidents, highlighting challenges in ventilation, food safety, and diagnosis onboard.
A 15-year-old girl in Nepal developed five large keloids from chickenpox scars in what doctors diagnosed as "eruptive keloids"—an ultra-rare complication with only five prior documented cases. The largest keloid on her chest measured 4 by 4 cm. She was otherwise healthy after recovering from varicella infection treated with acyclovir. Doctors monitored her for three months before she chose to manage symptoms with antihistamines and acetaminophen rather than pursue aggressive treatment due to financial limitations.
