Chickenpox
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Chickenpox is a contagious viral illness that causes an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms. It’s most common in children but can be serious in adults and those with weakened immunity.
- Itchy, blister-like rash (usually starts on chest, back, and face)
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Caused by the varicella-zoster virus
- Spreads via airborne droplets or contact with fluid from blisters
- Highly contagious 1–2 days before rash appears until all blisters scab
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Symptoms
- Itchy, blister-like rash (usually starts on chest, back, and face)
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
Causes
- Caused by the varicella-zoster virus
- Spreads via airborne droplets or contact with fluid from blisters
- Highly contagious 1–2 days before rash appears until all blisters scab
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