Chickenpox and Shingles
Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection common in children, and shingles, caused by the reactivation of the same virus, occurs mainly in adults.
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Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection common in children, and shingles, caused by the reactivation of the same virus, occurs mainly in adults.
Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, spreading through spores, and requires strict hygiene to prevent infection.