One of the following choices is NOT correct A. the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and is highly contagious B. VZV is a type of poxvirus virus and is also responsible for herpes zoster (shingles) C. symptoms of VZV infection include fever, headache, and stomach ache, an itchy blister-like rash follows within 10-21 days D. Chickenpox is mild in childhood, but is serious in children with compromised immune systems E. the VZV can remain dormant in the body for decades, and if it becomes reactivated it results in herpes zoster, or shingles (an extremely painful rash)

One of the following choices is NOT correct A. the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and is highly contagious B. VZV is a type of poxvirus virus and is also responsible for herpes zoster (shingles) C. symptoms of VZV infection include fever, headache, and stomach ache, an itchy blister-like rash follows within 10-21 days D. Chickenpox is mild in childhood, but is serious in children with compromised immune systems E. the VZV can remain dormant in the body for decades, and if it becomes reactivated it results in herpes zoster, or shingles (an extremely painful rash)

Health Safety And Nutrition F/Young Child

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Chapter6: Childhood Illnesses

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