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.

Swimming and Chickenpox

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shannon George

Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the varicella virus, with symptoms typically including an itchy, blister-like rash, fever and headache. While most cases occur in children under 15, adults who don't have immunity to the varicella virus also can contract chickenpox.