Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

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Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. Check out the symptoms and the best ...