Chickenpox

A highly contagious infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It usually affects children, is spread by direct contact or respiratory route via droplet nuclei, and is characterized by the appearance on the skin and mucous membranes of successive crops of typical pruritic vesicular lesions that are easily broken and become scabbed. Chickenpox is relatively benign in children, but may be complicated by pneumonia and encephalitis in adults. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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Tree Number(s): C01.925.256.466.930.250

MeSH Unique ID: D002644

Entry Terms:

• Varicella
• Chicken Pox

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Infections
Virus Diseases
DNA Virus Infections
Herpesviridae Infections
Varicella Zoster Virus Infection
Chickenpox