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Chickenpox (Varicella): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes an itchy blister-like rash, fever, and fatigue. It primarily affects children but can be more severe in adults. Vaccination is available.
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Early Signs of Chickenpox (Varicella)
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How to Manage Chickenpox (Varicella)
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Clinical Overview
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Treatment & Management
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Complications & Risks
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Medical References
Content on this page is informed by evidence-based clinical sources including:
- World Health Organization (WHO)Global health guidance and disease classification
- National Health Service (NHS)UK clinical guidelines and patient information
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)US public health data and clinical recommendations
- PubMed – NCBIPeer-reviewed biomedical literature and clinical studies
- Cochrane LibrarySystematic reviews and meta-analyses in evidence-based medicine
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