Varicella Zoster| Varicella (chickenpox)
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Introduction
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Incubation Period
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Exposures
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Exposures
Herpes Zosters
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| Varicella (chickenpox) is transmitted by the airborne route via respiratory secretions and from person-to-person by direct contact with lesions. |
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