The scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry is commonly based on empirical or measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.
Chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Chickenpox can cause problems for pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and people who have immune system problems that make it hard for the body to fight infection.
Shingles, which is very painful, can affect adults who had chicken pox as a child and then were re-exposed to the illness as an adult. Women who are pregnant and contract the chicken pox may pass on limb abnormalities, low birth weight, and other birth defects.EARCH. Though chicken pox is associated with childhood illnesses, chicken pox can strike anyone at any age that has been exposed. In most cases, once a patient has endured chicken pox they are then immune however in rare cases a patient can contract chicken pox more than once in their lifetime.