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Chickenpox on back  


Keywords: Back, Chickenpox, Child, Erythematous blister, Male, Pustules, Skin of colour, Trunk, Varicella, Viral infection



What is chickenpox?

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an acute fever and blistered rash, mainly in children. Chickenpox is also known as varicella.

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