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varicella

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varicella: see chicken pox chicken pox or varicella , infectious disease usually occurring in childhood. It is believed to be caused by the same herpesvirus that produces shingles.
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chickenpox

 or varicella

Contagious 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.

varicella [‚var·ə′sel·ə]
(medicine)
chickenpox


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The 2009-2010 New Mexico requirements are: 4 tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Dtap/TD/DTs) 3 polios 3 hepatitis B (Hep Bs) 2 measles/mumps/rubella 1/2 (MMRs) 1 varicella (chicken pox; up to fifth grade only, unless the child has had the illness) Preschoolers need haempophilus influenza Type B 1/3 (HIB) For more information, see the New Mexico Department of Health Web site at www.
GOT SHOTS? by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
Introduction Varicella is a common contagious disease caused by primary varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection.
Varicella-related hospitalization in children: a retrospective study ... by Belet, Nursen; Tapisiz, Anil; Ciftci, Ergin; Ince, Erdal; Dogru, Ulker / Journal of Pediatric Infection
It is caused by the varicella zoster virus, a member of the herpes family of viruses.
Chicken Pox Symptoms, Causes of Chicken Pox by peterhutch / Health, general community
 
 
 
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