Chicken Pox Guide: Symptoms, Stages and Treatment

Chicken pox in adults and babies progresses through distinct stages of rash and itching. Recognizing the difference between flea bites and chicken pox is essential for providing the correct treatment.

sick girl with chickenpox lying in bed and measuring temperature

Stages of Chicken Pox

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Robin Hewitt

Chicken pox was once considered one of the trials of childhood, but since 1980 it has become less prevalent due to the development of a vaccine. Spread through coughing, sneezing or direct contact, symptoms of the disease do not appear until 10 to 21 days after exposure.