What Is Varicella?

By amanda

Reviewed: Dr. Mera

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1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282
2. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chickenpox
3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154912}

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3. Incubation and Duration

Following exposure to the varicella virus, it can take 10 to 21 days for symptoms of chickenpox to develop.¹https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282 This asymptomatic period is known as incubation.

Once the rash appears, it remains symptomatic for approximately five to seven days.²https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chickenpox After this time, the blisters typically form scabs and dry up. It is only once this happens that you are no longer contagious and can return to your normal activities as you feel able.

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