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Doctordle #124
Itchy blisters in different stages
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-02. It presents "Itchy blisters in different stages" as a Easy Infectious Disease puzzle. The final answer is Chickenpox.
Answer
Chickenpox
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
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Six clues
Clue 1
A child has fever followed by an itchy rash.
Clue 2
Small fluid-filled blisters appear on the trunk.
Clue 3
Some spots are bumps while others have crusted over in this fictional case.
Clue 4
The virus is varicella-zoster.
Clue 5
Vaccination is a major prevention clue.
Clue 6
The answer is the common childhood name for varicella.
Plain-language explanation
Chickenpox is a contagious viral illness caused by varicella-zoster virus. The clue set uses itchy blisters in multiple stages and the varicella synonym.
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