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Chickenpox

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Viral infection with itchy rash, caused by varicella-zoster virus.

A viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, leading to an itchy rash, fever, and fatigue. The CDC notes that chickenpox spreads via droplets or direct contact, is preventable with the varicella vaccine, and can later cause shingles.