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Chickenpox

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Chickenpox on Face

Chickenpox on the Abdomen

Mild Case of Chickenpox

Distinctive, widespread rash made up of small red bumps that become blisters, then open sores and then crust over.

Chickenpox progress within 24 hours through the following stages: 1) small red bumps, 2) thin-walled water blisters, 3) cloudy blisters, 4) open sores, and 5) dry brown crusts.
Rash is on all body surfaces, but usually starts on the head and back.
Repeated crops of new chickenpox keep appearing for 4 to 5 days. Therefore, all 5 stages are present at same time.
Sores (ulcers) occur normally in the mouth, eyelids, and genital area.
Known exposure to chicken pox 10-21 days earlier.
Fever is usually present (the more the rash, the higher the fever).

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