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How is chickenpox diagnosed?

14th March 2016
Your family doctor will be able to make a diagnosis of chickenpox easily once the distinctive rash has appeared.
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Your family doctor will be able to make a diagnosis of chickenpox easily once the distinctive rash has appeared.
Answered by Dr Claire Winstanley, 14th March 2016
Answered by Dr Claire Winstanley, 14th March 2016
Answered by Dr Claire Winstanley, 14th March 2016
Answered by Dr Claire Winstanley, 14th March 2016
Answered by Dr Claire Winstanley, 14th March 2016
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Dawn is a qualified paediatric nurse, health visitor and lecturer with over 20 years’ experience. She’s written widely about child health and development and has a wealth of knowledge about childhood illnesses and advising parents on issues such as weaning and sleep. Her three daughters also put her knowledge to the test!
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Dr Claire Winstanley has been a qualified GP for nearly twenty years, graduating in medicine from Newcastle in 1993 and has worked as a GP in surgeries in Buckinghamshire and London. Dr Claire Winstanley has a particular interest in children’s health, having recently authored a book which is a practical guide for new parents. She currently lives in Bristol and has three children.
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