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Name of Pathogen: Herpesvirus

Name of Disease: Chickenpox

Symptoms: Fever, loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, & red, itchy rash that shows up about 10 days after exposure

Prevention: The best way to prevent chickenpox is by getting the vaccine.

How It's Acquired/Who Gets It: Mostly younger children under the age of 2, but older adults can get it too. After you acquire chickenpox and get over it, you cannot get it again. Chickenpox is transmitted from person to person by directly touching the blisters, saliva, or mucus of an infected person. It can also be transmitted through the air by coughing or sneezing.

Treatment: There is no specific treatment for chickenpox, although there are remedies recommended to alleviate symptoms. These include paracetemol to reduce fever, and calamine lotion and cooling gels to relieve itching.