pox

"The doctor confirmed it was chicken pox after seeing the red spots all over the child's body. "

"Historical records show that soldiers returning from war sometimes brought the pox back to their communities, leading to widespread outbreaks. "

"A pox on the traffic jam that made me late for work again! "

"During that era, sailors often feared being poxed in port cities due to the rampant spread of venereal diseases. "