DBT and NII study - Transmission of chickenpox virus
December 26 , 2019 1798 days 1076 0
The researchers of National Institute of Immunology (NII) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) found that the transfer of anti - viral DNA from mother to child during their pregnancy is long lasting.
A person being infected by the virus and treated gains immunity lifelong.
This immunity is transferred to babies during pregnancy.
Chicken Pox is a highly contagious disease caused by Varicella Zoster Virus.