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Causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and criteria, treatments and prognoses for chickenpox, an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, a strain of the herpes virus.

Chickenpox Symptoms and Causes - Mayo Clinic

Chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days. The rash is the telltale indication of chickenpox.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/dxc-20191277
Chickenpox in Children Under 12 - PatientInfo

Chickenpox causes spots (a rash) and can make a child feel generally unwell. Treatment aims to ease symptoms until the illness goes. Full recovery is usual in children. Serious complications are rare but are more likely to occur in children with a poor immune system, such as those on chemotherapy.
http://patient.info/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
Chickenpox - MedlinePlus

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.
https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html
Chickenpox (Varicella), Topic Overview - WebMD

Chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body.
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-varicella-topic-overview#1
Chickenpox - NHS Choices

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Chickenpox - KidsHealth

It's most common in kids under age 12, but anyone can get chickenpox. The good news is that a vaccine can prevent most cases.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/chicken-pox.html
Chickenpox - Mayo Clinic

Chickenpox - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this once common childhood illness.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/home/ovc-20191271
Chickenpox, Varicella - CDC

CDC's chickenpox (varicella) web site (home page).
http://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/
Chickenpox - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about chickenpox.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox
Chickenpox (Varicella) Topic Overview - WebMD

What is chickenpox?Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox infections occur year - round, most often during winter and spring.
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-varicella-topic-overview
Chickenpox - MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. It used to be one of the classic childhood diseases. However, it has become much less common since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001592.htm
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox (varicella) is a disease caused by a virus. Most people with chickenpox get very itchy blisters and sores all over their body. Chickenpox is spread person-to-person through the air. It is very contagious.
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/chickenpox/
Chickenpox (Varicella): Get Facts on Symptoms and Treatment

Get the facts on the chickenpox, vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, shingles cause), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash), how it spreads and complications.
http://www.medicinenet.com/chickenpox_varicella/article.htm
Chickenpox: Get Facts on Symptoms and Vaccine - emedicinehealth

Learn about chickenpox (chicken pox) signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for this highly contagious viral infection.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chickenpox/article_em.htm
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Vaccines

Getting vaccinated is the best way for children, adolescents, and adults to prevent chickenpox.
http://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/chickenpox

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Chickenpox Symptoms and Causes - Mayo Clinic

Chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days. The rash is the telltale indication of chickenpox.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/dxc-20191277
Chickenpox in Children Under 12 - PatientInfo

Chickenpox causes spots (a rash) and can make a child feel generally unwell. Treatment aims to ease symptoms until the illness goes. Full recovery is usual in children. Serious complications are rare but are more likely to occur in children with a poor immune system, such as those on chemotherapy.
http://patient.info/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
Chickenpox - MedlinePlus

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.
https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html
Chickenpox (Varicella), Topic Overview - WebMD

Chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body.
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-varicella-topic-overview#1
Chickenpox - NHS Choices

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Chickenpox - KidsHealth

It's most common in kids under age 12, but anyone can get chickenpox. The good news is that a vaccine can prevent most cases.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/chicken-pox.html
Chickenpox - Mayo Clinic

Chickenpox - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this once common childhood illness.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/home/ovc-20191271
Chickenpox, Varicella - CDC

CDC's chickenpox (varicella) web site (home page).
http://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/
Chickenpox - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about chickenpox.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox
Chickenpox (Varicella) Topic Overview - WebMD

What is chickenpox?Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox infections occur year - round, most often during winter and spring.
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/chickenpox-varicella-topic-overview
Chickenpox - MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. It used to be one of the classic childhood diseases. However, it has become much less common since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001592.htm
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox (varicella) is a disease caused by a virus. Most people with chickenpox get very itchy blisters and sores all over their body. Chickenpox is spread person-to-person through the air. It is very contagious.
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/chickenpox/
Chickenpox (Varicella): Get Facts on Symptoms and Treatment

Get the facts on the chickenpox, vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, shingles cause), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash), how it spreads and complications.
http://www.medicinenet.com/chickenpox_varicella/article.htm
Chickenpox: Get Facts on Symptoms and Vaccine - emedicinehealth

Learn about chickenpox (chicken pox) signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for this highly contagious viral infection.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chickenpox/article_em.htm
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Vaccines

Getting vaccinated is the best way for children, adolescents, and adults to prevent chickenpox.
http://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/chickenpox

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Causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and criteria, treatments and prognoses for chickenpox, an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, a strain of the herpes virus.

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