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What is chickenpox?

Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases, and one of the most contagious. The affected child or adult may develop hundreds of itchy, fluid-filled blisters that burst and form crusts. Chickenpox is caused by a virus.

The virus that causes chickenpox is varicella-zoster, a member of the herpesvirus family. The same virus also causes herpes zoster (shingles) in adults.

Alternative Names:

Varicella

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Posts on chickenpox (60)

Chickenpox and reddish brown spots - Cosmetic Surgery Community

- Aug 24, 2009

I had chickenpox 4 weeks ago at the age of 20. Reddish brown spots were left after th...

Pustules on 2 1/2 yr. old's hand - Pediatrics Community

- May 24, 2009

Any ideas on what this may be? Poison Ivy? Chickenpox? Staph infection? We just noticed the...

Update on "ChickenPox: - Pregnancy: Oct 09 Babies Community

- Apr 14, 2009

I just came back from my doctors with my mother. She wants me to go to for a consultation a...

chickenpox scars with pits - Dermatology Community

- Apr 12, 2009

Hi Doctor, I m 24, had chickenpox 3 weeks back...now i have developed scars n few of the...

PLEVA RELATED TO CHICKEN POX VACCINE??? - Dermatology Community

- Apr 01, 2009

MY 9 YEAR OLD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PLEVA. THE RASH SHOWED UP ALMOST EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AFT...

what do i need to do - Dermatology Community

- Jan 07, 2009

i had chicken pox when i was younger.....now that im 19 the marks are still their. I am a d...

Chicken Pox Scars - Dermatology Community

- Jan 03, 2009

I am 34 years old and I am on my 6th day since chicken pox symptoms started. Yesterday, whi...

Vagina Pimples after a Chickenpox attack. - Herpes Community

- Nov 03, 2008

I'm 36 yrs and 10 yrs ago I had chickenpox all over my body, I mean everywhere, in my ears,...

roaccutane and chickenpox - Acne Community

- Sep 23, 2008

Hi doctor, I have been on 30mg roaccutane for 4 months, I'm 28 yrs. old and have gotten chi...

roaccutane and chickenpox - Dermatology Community

- Sep 23, 2008

I am 28 yrs old, I have been taking roaccutane for about 4 1/2 months, and have now gotten ...

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Treatments related to chickenpox (4)

measles/mumps/rubella/varicella...

ProQuad

varicella virus vaccine

Varivax

Health Pages for chickenpox (4)

Adult Immunization Schedule

Child Immunizations Catch-Up Schedule

Adult Vaccine Recommendations

Child Immunization Schedule (0-6 years)

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