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What Causes Chicken Pox?

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Question : How to describe chicken pox
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A viral contagious infection

Detailed Answer:
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This is how I would describe it: highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with the varicella zoster virus, characterized by vesicular rash and fever.

Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,     
Dr. Papaqako
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What Causes Chicken Pox?

Brief Answer: A viral contagious infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query. This is how I would describe it: highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with the varicella zoster virus, characterized by vesicular rash and fever. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako