Water pox is a term often used to describe a condition known as chickenpox, a highly contagious viral illness. Synonyms for water pox include varicella, varicella-zoster, or simply chickenpox. This common childhood disease is characterized by itchy red bumps that turn into fluid-filled blisters, usually accompanied by fever and fatigue. Other synonyms for water pox may include water blisters or vesicular rash. Despite the discomfort it brings, chickenpox is typically a self-limiting illness that resolves on its own within a week or two. Vaccination has significantly reduced the prevalence of water pox in many countries, offering protection from this viral infection.