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… Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In … how we develop our content . … Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections … Overview …
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… the flu and infecting others. If you have skin infections such as boils, cold sores or … if given promptly, may help prevent measles. Chickenpox and he or she is exposed to … . Learn how we develop our content . … HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV … …
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… Condition Overview What is chickenpox? Chickenpox (varicella) is a … fluid from a chickenpox blister gets on your skin. In rare cases, a person can get … of Pediatrics (2012).Varicella-zoster infections. In LK Pickering et al., eds., Red …
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… 44a What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused … (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can lead to …
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… than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine … (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, …
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… 106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, … Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus … common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart …
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… Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very … from person to person, all people with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash … bacteria under your fingernails or on the skin of your hands. Scarring. You can treat …
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… Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin aren't cause for concern. The glands ( … you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to get bigger … or flesh-coloured bumps. Measles , rubella , chickenpox , or mumps . AIDS (acquired …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … problems, and they can give you tips for preventing these problems. Get more information … in Your Nails Chemical Burn Chemical Peel Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing …
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… What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster … Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again in your body. After you've had chickenpox, the virus "sleeps" (is dormant) in …
