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chickenpoxor varicellaContagious viral disease producing itchy blisters. It usually occurs in epidemics among young children, causes a low fever, and runs a mild course, leaving patients immune. The blisters can scar if scratched. The virus that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) can reactivate years later, causing shingles. Zoster immune globulin (ZIG) can prevent chickenpox in children with leukemia or immunodeficiency disorders who are exposed to the virus. A vaccine has also been developed. chickenpox a highly communicable viral disease most commonly affecting children, characterized by slight fever and the eruption of a rash chickenpox [′chik·ən‚päks] (medicine) A mild, highly infectious viral disease of humans caused by a herpesvirus and characterized by vesicular rash. Also known as varicella. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Shingles, also called herpes zoster, develops when a person previously infected with chickenpox experiences a reactivation of the dormant virus. Most parents willingly roll up their children's sleeves for shots to ward off everything from mumps and chickenpox to tetanus and hepatitis. Chickenpox is highly contagious, rapidly spreading in areas of crowding, such as schools and day care centers. |
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