Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications

After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology and complications of chickenpox to counsel patients and prevent the spread of infection;
• Explain the signs and symptoms of chickenpox, including how to differentiate chickenpox from other skin conditions;
• Describe the current prevention and treatment options for chickenpox, including vaccination, antiviral medications and symptomatic relief measures.