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To differentiate:
The rashes of chickenpox or measles from the rash of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Introduction:
Chickenpox is a disease caused by Varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox is highly contagious and spread by closeness and contact with someone having chickenpox. Fever and very itchy rashes are the symptoms of chickenpox. Measles is also a viral disease that can spread rapidly as Rocky Mountain spotted fever is also known as blue diseases it is caused by bacteria, especially through infected tick. In this, an individual will suffer from high fever, chills, and rashes.
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