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Also known as: varicella · VZV primary infection
Primary varicella-zoster infection — fever then an itchy vesicular rash appearing in crops at different stages ('dew drops on a rose petal'). Usually mild in children but more severe in adults, pregnancy and the immunocompromised.
Mostly unvaccinated children; higher-risk groups are neonates, adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.
Severe or high-risk varicella (start early)
Fever and itch
Caution: Avoid aspirin (Reye syndrome) and NSAIDs/ibuprofen (skin-infection risk).
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