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Understanding Chickenpox Symptoms and Treatment by nvijaykanth is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It starts with flu-like symptoms and then a characteristic rash appears, mainly on the body and head, forming itchy blisters. While chickenpox is rarely fatal for healthy children and adults, it can cause serious complications in pregnant women and those with weak immune systems. A vaccine introduced in 1995 has reduced the incidence of chickenpox in places where it is mandated, though some countries do not require the vaccine d

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