Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). It is also known as Varicella. The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. It usually starts on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms may include fever, feeling tired, and headaches. Symptoms usually last five to ten days.
Incubation Period
14-16 days (10-21 days)
Mode Of Transmission
1. By droplet infection
2. Face to face contact
3. Transplacental transmission is also possible
Sign & Symptoms
1. Pre-eruptive Stage
- Mild or moderate fever
- Pain in back
- Malaise
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
2. Eruptive Stages
- Rash : symmetrical, first appear on trunk & then comes on the face, arms and legs.
- Dew-drop rash present
- Itching
- Blisters may also occur on the palms, soles, and genital area.
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Diagnosis
1. The diagnosis of chickenpox is primarily based on the signs and symptom.
2. Vesicular fluid can be examined with a Tzanck smear, or better by testing for direct fluorescent antibody.
3. Blood tests can be used to identify a response to acute infection (IgM)
4. Prenatal diagnosis of fetal varicella infection can be performed using ultrasound.
Treatment
1. Treatment mainly consists of easing the symptoms.
2. Topical application of calamine lotion, a topical barrier preparation containing zinc oxide and one of the most commonly used.
3. Antivirals : Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day.
4. NSAID for fever : Paracetamol (acetaminophen) but not aspirin may be used to reduce fever. Aspirin use by someone with chickenpox may cause the serious, sometimes fatal disease of the liver and brain, Reye syndrome.
5. Cutting the nails short or wearing gloves may prevent scratching and minimize the risk of secondary infections.
6. Maintain good hygiene and daily cleaning of skin with warm water to avoid secondary bacterial infection.
Complications
1. Haemorrhages
2. Pneumonia
3. Encephalitis
4. Acute cerebellar Ataxia
5. Reye's syndrome
Preventions
1. Hygiene Measures
2. Vaccination
Related Article :
- Chicken Pox (Varicella)
- Fever and Rash Diagnosis
- Swine Influenza (H1N1)
Incubation Period
14-16 days (10-21 days)
Mode Of Transmission
1. By droplet infection
2. Face to face contact
3. Transplacental transmission is also possible
Sign & Symptoms
1. Pre-eruptive Stage
- Mild or moderate fever
- Pain in back
- Malaise
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
2. Eruptive Stages
- Rash : symmetrical, first appear on trunk & then comes on the face, arms and legs.
- Dew-drop rash present
- Itching
- Blisters may also occur on the palms, soles, and genital area.
Related Article :
- Chicken Pox (Varicella)
- Fever and Rash Diagnosis
- Swine Influenza (H1N1)
Diagnosis
1. The diagnosis of chickenpox is primarily based on the signs and symptom.
2. Vesicular fluid can be examined with a Tzanck smear, or better by testing for direct fluorescent antibody.
3. Blood tests can be used to identify a response to acute infection (IgM)
4. Prenatal diagnosis of fetal varicella infection can be performed using ultrasound.
Treatment
1. Treatment mainly consists of easing the symptoms.
2. Topical application of calamine lotion, a topical barrier preparation containing zinc oxide and one of the most commonly used.
3. Antivirals : Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day.
4. NSAID for fever : Paracetamol (acetaminophen) but not aspirin may be used to reduce fever. Aspirin use by someone with chickenpox may cause the serious, sometimes fatal disease of the liver and brain, Reye syndrome.
5. Cutting the nails short or wearing gloves may prevent scratching and minimize the risk of secondary infections.
6. Maintain good hygiene and daily cleaning of skin with warm water to avoid secondary bacterial infection.
Complications
1. Haemorrhages
2. Pneumonia
3. Encephalitis
4. Acute cerebellar Ataxia
5. Reye's syndrome
Preventions
1. Hygiene Measures
2. Vaccination
Related Article :
- Chicken Pox (Varicella)
- Fever and Rash Diagnosis
- Swine Influenza (H1N1)
I was able to overcome senile dementia via a complete naturopathic process.
ReplyDeleteAbout two years ago, when I was 56, I started feeling foggy and had occasional memory lapses. My wife, Mary, started to notice it, too, but I also have hearing issues so she thought that was the problem. My memory problems worsened very gradually over the years, and we lived with it, compensating as needed. I became less social. After some months thereafter, it got to the point where we couldn’t keep making excuses or ignoring it. I had gone from doing our grocery shopping without a list to going with a list, to having the list but not buying what was on it.
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