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Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses. It spreads easily from person to person through the air and physical contact.
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Reviewed September 2008
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Chickenpox - immunisation
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Better Health Channel
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Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Immunisation is free to infants and some children in Victoria.
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Oct 2008
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Chickenpox (varicella)
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Queensland Health
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| Description: |
Chickenpox (also called varicella) is an acute infection caused by a virus, known as the varicella-zoster virus. For the majority of children, chickenpox is a mild illness of short duration with complete recovery. It is more severe in adults and can cause serious and even fatal illness in immunosuppressed individuals of any age.
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Apr 2008
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Chickenpox complications
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myDr
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Chickenpox is usually a mild viral illness, but serious complications sometimes occur.
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Oct 2003
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Chickenpox
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Chickenpox is a common, very contagious viral infection that over 90% of people get during childhood. Immunisation against chicken pox is now recommended.
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Jun 2008
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Chickenpox in adults
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myDr
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When adults catch chickenpox it can be a serious problem.
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Aug 2006
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| Title: |
Chickenpox
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Chickenpox, caused by the varicella zoster virus, is a highly infectious disease which mostly affects children.
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Jul 2008
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| Title: |
Chickenpox
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Provides a description of the chickenpox virus symptoms, incubation and infectious periods, advice on treatment and prevention of scarring.
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Aug 2001
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| Title: |
Chickenpox - varicella zoster virus
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Chickenpox is a highly contagious childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus, which also causes herpes zoster (shingles) in adults.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise healthy children and adolescents
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Chickenpox (varicella) is caused by a virus. It begins with a fever, followed by a rash of red pimples which become itchy sores that form scabs. Chickenpox usually affects children from one to 14 years. In young babies, adults or people with impaired im...
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Aug 2005
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| Title: |
Chickenpox
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Lots of little kids call this disease chickenpops and I suppose that's easy to understand as the spots sort of pop out on the skin for several days!
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Apr 2006
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| Title: |
Childhood rashes
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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What do measles, rubella, chickenpox and fifth disease look like?
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| Date: |
Oct 2007
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Frequently asked questions about varicella vaccine
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Australian Prescriber
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A live attenuated varicella zoster virus vaccine has been available in Australia since 2000. There have been theoretical concerns about the vaccine leading to increased cases of zoster and varicella in adults. However, clinicians are encouraged to consider its use in all non-immune people apart from immunocompromised patients and pregnant women.
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Feb 2005
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