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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for chicken pox
  1. Chickenpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age ... one person to another. The classic symptom of chickenpox is an uncomfortable, itchy rash. The rash turns ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html - Health Topics
  2. Shingles (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. It may ... shingles from someone else. But you can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles if you have direct ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shingles.html - Health Topics
  3. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are skin infections? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Viral infections such as varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/blisters.html - Health Topics
  5. Cytomegalovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It is related to the viruses that cause chickenpox and infectious mononucleosis (mono). Between 50% and 80% ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cytomegalovirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Prenatal Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you are immune to rubella (German measles) and chickenpox. Throughout your pregnancy, your health care provider may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prenataltesting.html - Health Topics
  7. Scars (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... surgery that cuts through the skin, infections like chickenpox, or skin conditions like acne. Scars are often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/scars.html - Health Topics