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 September 2009

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Title:   Chickenpox - varicella zoster virus
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. It also causes herpes zoster (shingles) in adults.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Chickenpox (varicella)
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:   Oct 2009
Title:   Chickenpox
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:   Jun 2009
Title:   Chickenpox and immunisation
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:   Chickenpox - immunisation
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:   Oct 2008
Title:   Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise healthy children and adolescents
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
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Chickenpox, caused by the varicella zoster virus, is a highly infectious disease which mostly affects children.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Chickenpox
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:   Jun 2008
Title:   Vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis against varicella (chickenpox) in children and adults
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
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:   Chickenpox in adults - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   When adults catch chickenpox it can be a serious problem.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Frequently asked questions about varicella vaccine
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
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Chickenpox is usually a mild viral illness, but serious complications sometimes occur.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Chickenpox
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   Provides a description of the chickenpox virus symptoms, incubation and infectious periods, advice on treatment and prevention of scarring.
Date:   Aug 2001
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