"Unveiling Clade 9: India's Latest Chickenpox Variant Sparks Concern"

 Scientists first discovered Clade 9 in the country while conducting a study of monkeypox.

Clade 9, a new varicella variant, was detected in India. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has discovered a new variant causing the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Scientists first discovered Clade 9 in the country while conducting a study of monkeypox. The research was published Sept. 6 in a recent issue of the journal Annals of Medicine. While the study focused on the genomic characterization of VZV, the researchers found the virus in suspected mpox cases in children and adults.

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Clade 9 was the most common strain in circulation in Germany, Great Britain and the USA.

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that VZV is responsible for the highly contagious varicella. The Global Health Organization stated that VZV is a member of the herpesvirus family. Transmission of this virus is said to occur through droplets, aerosols, or direct contact with respiratory secretions.

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The WHO says the virus causes mild disorders in children and tends to be more severe in adults. Chickenpox, also known as chicken pox, is "characterized by an itchy rash, usually beginning on the scalp and face and initially accompanied by fever and malaise."

The study revealed that while Clade 1 and Clade 5 were previously found in India, Clade 9 was detected for the first time.

Symptoms

A rash, fever, headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, and a general feeling of ill health are common symptoms of Clade 9. Chickenpox rashes appear only two to three weeks after exposure to the virus. Before the rash appears, an infected person may experience fever, body aches and headaches.

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Prevention

Experts have yet to find any severity of infection between Clade 9 and its previous variants.

Dr. Vineeta Taneja, director of internal medicine at Fortis Hospital, told Hindustan Times that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent chickenpox. In addition, we must observe hygiene and regular hand washing.