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… Smallpox On this page: … smallpox are severe illness with a high fever, then a body rash. Symptoms appear about 12 days after the person is … as long as 19 days after exposure. You may mistake a severe chickenpox rash for a smallpox rash at first. But different …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview … Condition Overview What is chickenpox? Chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the … to others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before …
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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable. Although the …
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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, … last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine protects against … swelling where the vaccine was given. A mild fever and a rash, which looks like chickenpox but with fewer spots, can …
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… Diaper Rash On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Check Your Symptoms Overview Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis) is the most common skin problem in … The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A diaper rash is uncomfortable. But in most cases, it's not a serious …
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… Heat Rash On this page: Overview Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here …
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… Vaginal Rashes and Sores On this page: Overview Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by … many sources, such as clothes rubbing against the skin. Rashes that occur without other symptoms are usually minor …
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… Rashes or Sores in the Groin On this page: Overview Overview Rashes in the groin or genital area are usually caused by … many sources, such as clothes rubbing against the skin. Rashes that occur without other symptoms are usually minor …
