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Chickenpox is probably one of the most dreaded diseases, especially in children. While it isn't caused by chicken, it got its name from the look of the rash that comes along with the illness.

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious disease caused by the Herpes varicella virus. After an incubation period of 14 to 21 days the illness starts with fever and generally feeling unwell.

You do not have to wait until his skin looks completely clear. Children can also catch chickenpox if exposed to an adult with shingles as the same virus (the varicella zoster virus) causes both ...

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