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== Initial infection == Varicella, more commonly referred to as [[chickenpox]], usually lasts 5-7 days. Chickenpox, as defined by the [[Centers for Disease Control & Prevention]] (CDC), "is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. The rash appears first on the stomach, back and face and can spread over the entire body causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters. Chickenpox can be serious, especially in babies, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html | title = Chickenpox {{!}} About {{!}} Varicella {{!}} CDC | date = 2019-01-15 | website = [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|language=en-us|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref> Typical signs and symptoms include: * A rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters (turn into scabs after a week) * Fever * Tiredness * Loss of appetite * Headache People who have been vaccinated against varicella can still get the disease, but it is usually a milder form. Complications can occur, but are not common in healthy, vaccinated people who get the disease. People who are at risk for complications include infants, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. Complications include: * Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues * Pneumonia * infection/inflammation of the brain * Bleeding problems * Sepsis * Dehydration <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/symptoms.html | title = Chickenpox {{!}} Signs and Symptoms {{!}} Varicella {{!}} CDC|website=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref>
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