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  2. Chickenpox - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis of chickenpox is primarily based on the signs and symptoms, with typical early symptoms followed by a characteristic rash. Confirmation of the diagnosis is by examination of the fluid within the vesicles of the rash, or by testing blood for evidence of an acute immunologic response.

  3. Cowpox - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms in cats include lesions on the face, neck, forelimbs, and paws, and less commonly upper respiratory tract infections. [12] Symptoms of infection with cowpox virus in humans are localized, pustular lesions generally found on the hands and limited to the site of introduction. [13] The incubation period is 9 to 10 days.

  4. Hot tub folliculitis - Wikipedia

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    Clinical suspicion of P. aeruginosa folliculitis usually begins with a combination of the rash's appearance and a history of swimming or hot tub use 24-72 hours before the onset of symptoms. The most common locations for the rash include the upper thorax , the axillary folds , the hips and buttocks, and the areolas .

  5. Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox-like rashes were recognized and described by ancient civilizations; the relationship between zoster and chickenpox was not realized until 1888. [29] In 1943, the similarity between virus particles isolated from the lesions of zoster and those from chickenpox was noted. [30] In 1974 the first chickenpox vaccine was introduced. [31]

  6. Pox - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox, a highly contagious illness caused by a primary infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV) Cowpox, a rodent disease that can infect cattle, and is also transmissible to humans; used for vaccination against smallpox; Dogpox, an infection of canines; Farmyard pox, an infectious skin disease; Fowlpox, an infectious disease of poultry

  7. List of infectious diseases - Wikipedia

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    Chickenpox: The diagnosis of chickenpox is primarily based on the signs and symptoms, with typical early symptoms followed by a characteristic rash. Aciclovir: Yes: Alphavirus: Chikungunya: Laboratory criteria include a decreased lymphocyte count consistent with viremia.

  8. Chickenpox is 'incredibly contagious' and not 'trivial,' say ...

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    Chicken pox symptoms. Chicken pox has symptoms that change over time, with a rash that lasts about five to 10 days. The Mayo Clinic says that someone may have the following symptoms a day or two ...

  9. List of epidemics and pandemics - Wikipedia

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    Classic explanations include yellow fever, bubonic plague, influenza, smallpox, chickenpox, typhus, and syndemic infection of hepatitis B and hepatitis D: 1,143,000–3,429,000 (estimated 30–90% of population) [67] [68] 1629–1631 Italian plague (part of the second plague pandemic) 1629–1631 Italy Bubonic plague: 1 million [69]