What is Chickenpox? A Basic Definition

chickenpox
     n : an acute contagious disease caused by
         herpes varicella
         zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and
         body [syn: varicella]

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Off-site Chickenpox Links, User Submitted

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Fri Jul 11

• Shingles: photo of a mild case of shingles

Thu Jul 10

• NCIRD: VPD-VAC/Varice lla/main page

Sat Jun 21

• The Knights of the Pegasus Galaxy vs. the Chicken Pox: After the worst was over, having space chicken pox was kind of awesome

Thu Jun 19

• A Parent's Guide to Chicken Pox - Parents - Families.com

Tue Jun 17

• chickenpoxpart ies : Chicken Pox Parties

Mon Jun 2

• Managing chickenpox

Sun Jun 1

• Chickenpox Introduction - Health encyclopaedia - NHS Direct

Fri May 16

• People over 60 urged to get one-time shingles shot - Yahoo! News: Annotated link http://www.dii go.com/bookmar k/http%3A%2F%2 Fnews.yahoo.co m%2Fs%2Fap%2F2 0080515%2Fap_o n_he_me%2Fshin gles_vaccine%3 B_ylt%3DAjsBBv 2QpDPu.sqcqbEr KfwR.3QA

Tue May 6

• Chickenpox - Article by gurgle

Thu May 1

• Homeopathic Remedies for Chicken Pox, Varicella Zoster
• Chicken Pox Relief - ABC Homeopathy Forum: had the chicken pox two weeks prior, didn't get the vaccination, and his chicken pox

Thu Apr 17

• My 13yo has chicken pox.... [Archive] - MotheringDotCo mmune Forums

Tue Apr 8

• Chickenpox

Tue Apr 1

• Chicken Pox: Why Do Children Die? - Articles

Mon Mar 31

• Julie's Health Club - Where alternative and mainstream health meet | Chicago Tribune | Blog | Julie's Health Club
• Chickenpox Parties Redux Blogs Scientific American Community

Sun Mar 16

• County Reports Spike In Chicken Pox: ady n mommy
• Symptoms Of Chicken Pox: Chickenpox is something almost every child gets, learn more about the symptoms of chickenpox right here.

Fri Feb 29

• ProQuad vaccine linked to more convulsions; CDC panel amends preference for combo: Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota.

Sun Feb 24

• Chickenpox (Varicella)-To pic Overview: What is chickenpox?Chi ckenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox infections occur year - round, most often during winter and spring.

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