Chickenpox (Varicella) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Chickenpox also known as varicella is a highly contagious viral infection.
Symptoms-

Aches and pains

Feeling unwell (malaise)

Fever

Headache

Itchy rash

Loss of appetite

Small, fluid-filled blisters

Causes- Chickenpox infection occurs because of the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Which can be spread through an infected person’s

Saliva

Coughing

Sneezing

Contact with fluid from the blisters

Complications

Death

Dehydration

Encephalitis

Pneumonia

Reye's syndrome

Sepsis

Severe skin infections

Toxic shock syndrome

Specialist to Visit -
General Physician

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com