Chickenpox Articles A-Z

Shingles and Chickenpox - What Causes Chickenpox?
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Shingles and Chickenpox

Shingles is a painful disease caused by a reappearance of the varicella zoster virus. As this eMedTV segment explains, it occurs in people (mainly adults) who have already had chickenpox. This page explains the link between shingles and chickenpox.

Symptoms of Chickenpox

The most common symptoms of chickenpox are fever, tiredness, and an itchy, blistery rash. This eMedTV article lists common and uncommon symptoms of chickenpox. This Web page also provides information on how long these symptoms typically last.

Treatment for Chickenpox

In mild cases, treatment for chickenpox can usually be administered at home. As this eMedTV article explains, home care includes checking for infected blisters and watching for fever. This page also lists symptoms that require a doctor's care.

What Causes Chickenpox?

What causes chickenpox? As this eMedTV segment explains, chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. This Web page provides an overview of this virus and also provides information on the vaccine that prevents chickenpox.