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Asked for male, 19 years old from Alappuzha
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Kasaragod
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The smallpox vaccine is the only known way to prevent smallpox in an exposed person. If given within 4 days of viral exposure, the vaccine can prevent or significantly lessen the severity of smallpox symptoms. Vaccination 4-7 days after exposure may offer some protection from the disease and may lessen its severit
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Asked for Male, 17 years old from Panaji
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Milk and milk preparations Milk soups Nut milks Egg and milk Egg flip
Well-cooked Cream of Wheat and farina, with milk Zoolak Matzoon Koumys Water gruels, strained
Later, When the Fever Subsides
A baked potato
Milk toast
Yolk of egg grated over milk toast Milk preparations Lightly-cooked eggs White bread.
Well-cooked Cream of Wheat and farina, with milk Zoolak Matzoon Koumys Water gruels, strained
Later, When the Fever Subsides
A baked potato
Milk toast
Yolk of egg grated over milk toast Milk preparations Lightly-cooked eggs White bread.
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Small pox may arise suddenly and the temperature may reach upto 1040 F. There will be anorexia, thirst, vomiting, and prostration, light fluid diet should be given, such as is recommended like general - milk, broth, gruel. The thirst is usually considerably relieved by taking cool liquids in abundance, such as water, iced lemonade, Seltzer water, etc .abundant supporting diet, and as much milk, eggs, whisky, and stimulating meat broths should be given. The patient should be fed at least once eve...more
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Fever is the most common initial symptom and can be quite high. This is accompanied by body aches, chills, and headache. Often, the patient is too unwell to get out of bed (malaise). Within 24-48 hours, a rash begins to appear everywhere on the body but especially on the legs, arms, mouth, and face. Pharyngitis (sore throat), abdominal pain, back pain, and occasionally vomiting may also develop. The eyes may also be affected, leading to potential blindness among survivors. Symptoms in children a...more
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Pox is a viral disease. It will heal on its own. Antiviral drugs like Acyclovir/ Valcyclovir helps when started early in the course of the disease. For the mouth problems, a doctor who will give you some anaesthetic gel and pain killer to sort your issues. Keep on taking a balanced diet and plenty of liquids.
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