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Chickenpox is a rash illness caused by a virus. Once a person is exposed to the chickenpox virus, it takes between 2 and 3 weeks before the symptoms appear. Chickenpox usually occurs in childhood. Adults who contract chicken pox are usually more ill, especially with pneumonia.
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www.mamashealth.com/chicken.asp
www.mamashealth.com/chicken.asp
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Chicken pox is a fairly common childhood illness caused by the Varicella-zoster virus. Patients are contagious for up to 48 hours before the well known rash appears. A patient continues to be contagious until all skin lesions scab over.… More »
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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. ... Chickenpox is a common illness among kids, particularly those under age 12. An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters can appear all over the body and be accompanied by flu-like symptoms.
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/chicke...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/chicken_pox.html
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Includes cause, symptoms, images, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment. ... Most children with chickenpox act sick with vague symptoms, such as a fever, headache, tummy ache, or loss of appetite, for a day or two before breaking out in the classic pox rash. These symptoms last 2 to 4 days after breaking out.
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Review the symptoms of chicken pox, a viral infection that is becoming less common because most children now receive the chicken pox vaccine. ... Symptoms of chicken pox include that:
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pediatrics.about.com/od/symptoms/a/06_chicken_pox.htm
pediatrics.about.com/od/symptoms/a/06_chicken_pox.htm
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Get the facts on chickenpox causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash), treatment, vaccine, how it spreads and complications. ... What are the signs and symptoms of chickenpox? ... Chicken Pox Shot Protects Against Shingles, Too...
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www.medicinenet.com/chickenpox_varicella/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/chickenpox_varicella/article.htm
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Chickenpox — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this once common childhood illness. ... If you suspect that you or your child has chickenpox, consult your doctor. He or she can easily diagnose chickenpox by examining the characteristic rash and by noting the presence of accompanying symptoms.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/chickenpox/DS00053/DSECTION=s...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/chickenpox/DS00053/DSECTION=symptoms
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Symptoms begin with a low grade fever, loss of appetite and decreased activity. About two days later, your child will develop an itchy rash consisting of small red bumps that start on the scalp, face and trunk and then spread to the arms and legs (but may also occur in the mouth and genitalia).
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/chicken...
www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/chickenpox.html
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