chickenpox

Noun

Meaning

an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body

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“And the thing about the measles and chickenpox party, that was a historical footnote. Source: Internet

A deadly disease called Reye's syndrome has been associated with children taking aspirin, especially if they have chickenpox. Source: Internet

He said that acute cases of respiratory disease cases, chickenpox and tonsillitis cases have declined four times, while not a single gastro-intestinal infection case has been reported. Source: Internet

He added a recent news report had confused the drowning of four refugee children in Sea Point in December, and some cases of chickenpox at the church. Source: Internet

Cases of chickenpox and whooping cough have declined dramatically in Maine this year, largely because of the social distancing, mask-wearing and other steps taken to reduce transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. Source: Internet

For example, varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox in the acute phase ; after recovery from chickenpox, the virus may remain dormant in nerve cells for many years, and later cause herpes zoster (shingles). Source: Internet

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