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Chickenpox

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How to care for children with chickenpox

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How Do I Know if a Spot is Chickenpox? | This Morning

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Doctors issue warning about chicken pox parties

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Do Adults Need to Worry About Chickenpox? | This Morning

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Common health questions about chickenpox | NHS

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV). The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. It usually starts on the chest, back, and face then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms may include fever, tiredness, and headaches. Symptoms usually last five to seven days. Complications may occasionally include pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, and bacterial skin infections. The disease is often more severe in adults than in children. Symptoms begin 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus.