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Chickenpox - lesions on the chest

This picture shows chickenpox lesions on the chest. A vaccine for chickenpox has been approved for use in the United States. Chickenpox remains a common infectious disease, and most people are familiar with its appearance. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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·As a Disease/Condition

Chicken Pox

·As a Cause

Chicken Pox

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

·As a Risk Factor

Encephalitis

Keloid

Reye's Syndrome

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

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