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Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV). It generally begins with conjunctival and catarrhal symptoms and then characteristic spots appearing in two or three waves, mainly on the body and head rather than the hands and becoming itchy raw pockmarks, small open sores which heal mostly without scarring. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Acyclovir is one of the most commonly used medications for chickenpox.¹
• --Antiviral medications can stop the growth of the chickenpox virus.²
• --Most of the treatment of chickenpox is relieving the itch.³

Top Resources on Chickenpox Medication

• eMedTV: Chickenpox Medication
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Antiviral Medications for Chickenpox
• KidsHealth: Treating Chickenpox
• Aetna InteliHealth: Chickenpox (Varicella) Treatments
• eMedicine: Chickenpox Medications

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ eMedTV: Chickenpox Medication
2. ↑ Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Antiviral Medications for Chickenpox
3. ↑ Aetna InteliHealth: Chickenpox (Varicella) Treatments

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