chicken pox
"Chicken pox" is a highly contagious viral infection known for causing an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms, mostly in children.
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Definition
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(common, technical)A viral infection marked by an itchy, blister-like rash, fever, and fatigue, caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Example
- Most children get chicken pox and recover within a week.
- Chicken pox is less severe in children than in adults.
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