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• Varivax
  '''Varivax''' (pronounced: vair-ih-vaks) is a [[vaccine]] used to prevent [[chickenpox]], a highly contagious disease caused by the [[varicella-zoster virus]]. ...x" is derived from the words "varicella" (the medical term for chickenpox) and "vax" (a common abbreviation for vaccine).
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• Chicken
  ...term that, in the medical field, is often associated with certain diseases and conditions. ...s and conditions that are associated with the bird, such as [[Chickenpox]] and [[Bird flu]].
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• Shingles
  ...en the virus that causes chickenpox becomes reactivated in the body. After chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, usually in the nerves along the spi ...but those who have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can get chickenpox if they come into contact with a person who has shingles. Vaccines are avai
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• Chicken pox
  '''Chickenpox''' (''pronunciation:'' /ˈtʃɪkənˌpɒks/) is a highly contagious disease The term "chickenpox" was first used in the 17th century. The name is believed to be derived fro
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• Herpes zoster
  ...en the virus that causes chickenpox becomes reactivated in the body. After chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, usually in the nerves along the spi ...but people who have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can get chickenpox if they come into contact with a person who has herpes zoster. Vaccines are
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• Varicella vaccine
  ...onounced vuh-RIK-uh-luh vak-SEEN) is a [[vaccine]] that protects against [[chickenpox]], a disease caused by the [[Varicella-zoster virus]]. ...of age. It can also be given to older children and adults who have not had chickenpox or received the vaccine before.
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• Chickenpox
  |Term=Chickenpox |Short definition=Chickenpox - {{Pronunciation}} (CHIH-Ken Pox) highly contagious disease characterized
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• MMRV vaccine
  ...at protects against four diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox). ...irst letters of the diseases it protects against: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
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• Acyclovir sodium
  ...y in the treatment of [[herpes simplex virus]] infections, [[chickenpox]], and [[shingles]]. It is a synthetic [[nucleoside analogue]], active against her ...guanosine'', where 'acyclo' refers to the cyclic structure of the compound and 'guanosine' is a [[nucleoside]] in DNA. The 'sodium' in Acyclovir Sodium re
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• Pox party
  ...where children are deliberately exposed to an infectious disease, such as chickenpox. The practice aims to promote immunity against the disease at an early age. ...is a general term for a disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions, and "party", referring to a social gathering. The concept originated in the 18t
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• Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
  ...is caused by the [[varicella zoster virus]], the same virus that causes [[chickenpox]]. ...oster ophthalmicus" comes from the Greek words "herpes" meaning "creeping" and "zoster" meaning "girdle". "Ophthalmicus" is derived from the Greek word "o
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• Airborne disease
  ...ens, such as [[virus|viruses]] and [[bacteria]], which are carried by dust and small respiratory droplets suspended in the air. The term "airborne" (/ˈeərbɔːrn/) comes from the English words "air" and "borne", meaning carried or transported by the air. The term "disease" (/di
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• Reye syndrome
  ...n children under the age of 15 who have had a fever-causing virus, such as chickenpox or the flu.  ...n children under the age of 15 who have had a fever-causing virus, such as chickenpox or the flu. Taking aspirin while you have a viral illness may increase your
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• Reye's syndrome
  ...haracterized by brain and liver damage following a viral infection such as chickenpox or the flu; may be linked to taking aspirin to treat a viral infection ...haracterized by brain and liver damage following a viral infection such as chickenpox or the flu; may be linked to taking aspirin to treat a viral infection<br>{
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• Dell
  ...conditions where small depressions or pits occur, such as in [[acne]] or [[chickenpox]] scars. * [[Pit]]: A small depression in the skin, typically one produced by acne, chickenpox, or other skin conditions.
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• Varicella Zoster Virus
  ...e term "Varicella" is derived from the Latin ''varius'' meaning "spotted", and "Zoster" from the Greek ''zōstēr'' meaning "girdle" or "belt", referring VZV causes two distinct diseases. The primary infection results in [[Chickenpox]], a highly contagious disease most commonly affecting children. After the
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• Varicella
  ...s has prevented most cases of chickenpox in the United States. Also called chickenpox {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Pustules
  ...nd [[skin condition|skin conditions]], including [[acne]], [[chickenpox]], and [[smallpox]]. ...lly the result of an infection, such as [[acne]], that has become inflamed and filled with pus.
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• Herpes Zoster
  ...used by the [[Varicella Zoster Virus]] (VZV), the same virus that causes [[Chickenpox]]. ...h means "to creep", referring to the spreading nature of the skin lesions, and the Latin word "zoster", which means "girdle" or "belt", referring to the c
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• Herpes
  ...) is a viral disease caused by the [[Herpes simplex virus|Herpes simplex]] and [[Varicella zoster virus|Varicella zoster]] viruses. ...n as oral herpes, can cause cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth and on the face.
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