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Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases, and one of the most contagious. The affected child or adult may develop hundreds of itchy, fluid-filled blisters that burst and form crusts. |
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Causes
In a typical scenario, a young child is covered in pox and out of school for a week. The first half of the week the ...
Tests
Chickenpox is usually diagnosed from the classic rash and the child's medical history. Blood tests, and tests of the ...
Treatments
In most cases, it is enough to keep children comfortable while their own bodies fight the illness. Oatmeal baths in ...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative practitioners seek to lessen the discomfort and fever caused by chickenpox. Like other practitioners, the...
Prevention
Because chickenpox is airborne and very contagious before the rash appears, it is difficult to avoid. It is possible...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you think that your child has chickenpox or if your child is over 12 months of age ...
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