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Varicella - Chickenpox


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Symptoms of chickenpox usually appear a little more than 2 weeks after exposure, although anywhere between 10 and 21 days is normal. They include:

  • blistery, itchy rash
  • rash appearing on all body surfaces but usually starting on the head and back
  • fever

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