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Chickenpox

Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age 15, but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one person to another.

The classic symptom of chickenpox is an uncomfortable, itchy rash. The rash turns into fluid-filled blisters and eventually into scabs. It usually shows up on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms include:

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  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 ...
  2. Chickenpox and Shingles Tests What are chickenpox and shingles tests? Chickenpox and shingles tests check to see if you are or have ever been infected with the varicella zoster ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops very itchy blisters all over the body. ... The illness is rare today because of the chickenpox vaccine .
  5. ... is taken in its entirety from the CDC Chickenpox Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ ... Varicella vaccine can prevent varicella . Varicella , also called " chickenpox ," causes an itchy rash that usually lasts about ...
  6. Vaccine (Shot) for Chickenpox (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Chickenpox/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Chickenpox ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Parents, learn more about chickenpox and the vaccine that can ...
  7. Chickenpox Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  8. Why Vaccinate Adults Against Chickenpox (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases)  
    Chickenpox is not usually severe, but the risk of hospitalization and death is increased in teens (adolescents) and adults. Chickenpox may cause complications such as pneumonia or, rarely, ...
  9. Chickenpox (Varicella) Signs and Symptoms (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Learn more about chickenpox signs and symptoms. The classic symptom is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn ... chickenpox symptoms, symptoms of chickenpox, chickenpox signs, signs of chickenpox, varicella symptoms, symptoms of varicella, varicella signs, ...
  10. This picture shows chickenpox lesions on the chest. A vaccine for chickenpox has been approved for use in the United States. Chickenpox remains ...
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