Chickenpox
Medical term · C
A viral infection (also called herpes zoster, varicella or varicella zoster). If a pregnant woman catches chickenpox, it may cause problems for her baby.
Related terms
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Herpes zosterA painful blistering skin rash caused by the chicken pox virus; also known as shingles.
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InfectionThe growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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VaricellaThe medical name for chickenpox. See chickenpox.
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HerpesA family of viruses which cause a range of infections including chickenpox (Herpes zoster, or varicella), cold sores and genital herpes (Herpes simplex).