It spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others. Mild fever with cold-like symptoms. The infected person is contagious 1-2 days before appearance of the rash until 5 days after the first vesicles appear. Chickenpox causes a rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. It can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, or death.
Shingles causes a painful skin rash.
The onset of the spots usually are preceded by slight to moderate fever, and an upset stomach to vomiting. Exclude infected person from school or day care for 5 days after the first vesicles appear. Cover mouth when coughing and dispose of tissue promptly. Wash bed linens and recently worn clothes in hot, soapy water. Avoid exposing pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, or immune-compromised persons.