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A condition more common in children, which is caused due to varicella zoster virus and characterized by the presence of red itchy blisters all over the body. Reinfection is very rare. It is a self-limiting infection and settles within a week even without a physician's help.

2. How do I know if I am infected with chickenpox?

You may be infected if you develop a red itchy rash on your skin (anywhere on the body) along with fever, headache and loss of appetite.

3. What causes chickenpox and what are different stages it goes through?

Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads through coughing, sneezing, saliva and also fluid from blisters when contacted. The three stages include –development of red/pink bumps which turn into fluid filled leaky blisters which eventually turn crusty and scab over before beginning to heal.

4. How soon are symptoms expected to appear after contact with chickenpox?

Generally, symptoms appear 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to chickenpox virus.

5. How long can chickenpox be infectious?

The infectious period for chickenpox virus extends from 2 days before the appearance of spots to until formation of scabs.You are infectious for five days after the visiblity of the spots.

Dr. Avaneesh Hasiza

General Physician

25 years experience overall

Gurgaon Sector 52,Gurgaon

T.R.U.E. Hospitals + 1 more

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

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Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Chander Shekar	78%	138	27	600
Dr. Anu Sidana	91%	1551	26	700
Dr. Ramesh Munjal	76%	34	56	500
Dr. Surinder Kumar Anand	76%	21	48	500
Dr. Naveen Chawla	93%	27	21	500
Dr. Yogesh Sanwariya	50%	10	17	1000
Dr. Aditya Agarwal	50%	4	43	500
Dr. Vikram Pabreja	50%	8	33	1500
Dr. Avaneesh Hasiza	83%	11	25	1000

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