Chickenpox: Symptoms & Signs (Varicella)

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Chickenpox

Alternate Names : Varicella

Chickenpox | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

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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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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