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Chicken pox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads through coughing and sneezing of infected person, direct contact with the blister, saliva, mucus of infected person and sharing food and drink.. One attack gives lasting immunity. Prevention-chicken pox vaccine (Validity of chicken pox vaccine-20 years)
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1.Fever, headache,Sore throat
2.Multiple red,itchy skin rashesOver scalp, face ,abdomen, back and extremities
appearing in crops and forming blisters and su...more
Symptoms
1.Fever, headache,Sore throat
2.Multiple red,itchy skin rashesOver scalp, face ,abdomen, back and extremities
appearing in crops and forming blisters and su...more
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The most commonly recognised chickenpox symptom is a spotty, blistering red rash that can cover the entire body. avoid by contact with infected person
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Chickenpox appears as a very itchy rash that spreads from the torso to the neck, face, and limbs. Lasting seven to 10 days, the rash progresses from red bumps to fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) that drain and scab over.
Chickenpox is highly contagious. If you are not immunized and have never had chicken pox, contact with someone who has it will almost always leave you infected. Early vaccination and being careful around those who already have chickenpox are the most important precautions yo...more
Chickenpox is highly contagious. If you are not immunized and have never had chicken pox, contact with someone who has it will almost always leave you infected. Early vaccination and being careful around those who already have chickenpox are the most important precautions yo...more
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The most characteristic symptom of chickenpox is an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin.
People may experience:
Whole body: fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, or malaise
Skin: blister, scab, ulcers, or red spots
Also common: headache, itching, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes.
There is acyclovir given for it
People may experience:
Whole body: fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, or malaise
Skin: blister, scab, ulcers, or red spots
Also common: headache, itching, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes.
There is acyclovir given for it
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Its a viral disease and fever with pustular rash over the body are few symptoms of chicken pox and we have to treat it symptomatically as its a self limiting disease
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Lucknow
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Cough, fever, wt loss and loss of appetide in tb and rash all over body with fever in chicken pox. Both can be preventive by vaccination.
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