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DBT and NII study - Transmission of chickenpox virus

December 26 , 2019 1670 days 968 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.

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