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Chickenpox
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 October 2011
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| Title: | Chickenpox |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | 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! |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Chickenpox (varicella) |
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| Publisher: | Queensland Health |
| 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. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Chickenpox symptoms & treatment |
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| Publisher: | Raising Children Network (RCN) |
| Description: | Chickenpox is a common disease in childhood, but can also occur in adults. A guide to preventing, recognising and treating chickenpox in young children. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Chickenpox |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Chickenpox is a common, very contagious viral infection that over 90% of people get during childhood. Immunisation against chicken pox is now recommended. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Chickenpox or varicella is an itchy, red, lumpy rash that is caused by the varicella virus. The chickenpox virus is highly contagious for those who are not immune to it but is thought of as a common and fairly harmless childhood illness. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Chickenpox - immunisation |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | 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. Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the vaccine are rare. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Chickenpox in adults - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | When adults catch chickenpox it can be a serious problem. Find out about the complications of chickenpox, and how to prevent it. |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Title: | Chickenpox: self-care - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Chickenpox, caused by the varicella zoster virus, is highly infectious and spread by sneezing, coughing or contact with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Find out what products are available for chickenpox. |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Chickenpox and immunisation |
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| Publisher: | Queensland Health |
| Description: | Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Provides information about immunisation to protect against chickenpox. |
| Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Title: | Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise healthy children and adolescents |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| 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... |
| Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Title: | Chickenpox - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Chickenpox, caused by the varicella zoster virus, is a highly infectious disease which mostly affects children. |
| Date: | Jul 2008 |
| Title: | Vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis against varicella (chickenpox) in children and adults |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | This review assessed how useful the varicella (also known as chickenpox) vaccine is in preventing chickenpox when given to children or adults who have never been immunised or had chickenpox before, but who receive the vaccine within a short time followi... |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Childhood rashes - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Distinguish between the common childhood rashes of rubella, measles, chickenpox and fifth disease and find out how long your child is infectious for. |
| Date: | Oct 2007 |
| Title: | Frequently asked questions about varicella vaccine |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | 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. |
| Date: | Feb 2005 |
| Title: | Chickenpox complications - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Chickenpox is usually a mild viral illness, but serious complications sometimes occur. |
| Date: | Oct 2003 |
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