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CHICKEN POX

 CHICKEN POX🐀

πŸ”‘What is it? A viral infection.


πŸ”‘Caused by? The Varicella virus, which is part of the Herpes family.


πŸ”‘Who can get it? Anyone, regardless of age or gender.


πŸ”‘Is it common? Yes, very common.


πŸ”‘Is it an indicator of immunodeficiency? Not necessarily.


πŸ”‘How will I know if I have chickenpox? Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and muscle ache; after a few days, fluid-filled vesicles appear on a reddish background (resembling dew drops on a rose petal), followed by crusted vesicles with itching.


πŸ”‘Is it contagious? Absolutely.


πŸ”‘When is it transmissible to others? From the onset of fever until all vesicles have crusted over.


πŸ”‘Can I bathe with chickenpox? Yes, daily bathing is recommended.


πŸ”‘What if I don't bathe daily? There's a risk of secondary infection and long-lasting scars.


πŸ”‘When will it be cured? It typically takes about two weeks.


πŸ”‘How can I protect my family contacts? Family contacts may take prophylactic Acyclovir therapy.


πŸ”‘Is treatment necessary? Not always.


πŸ”‘What is the drug of choice for chickenpox? Acyclovir.


πŸ”‘Then why do we treat chickenpox? Acyclovir helps reduce the number of vesicles, scarring, and complications such as pneumonia and meningitis.


πŸ”‘What are the complications? They include secondary bacterial infection, scarring, pneumonia, meningitis, and gangrenous lesions.


πŸ”‘Who is vulnerable to complications? Individuals who are immunosuppressed, of old age, or with HIV/AIDS.


πŸ”‘How can I prevent getting chickenpox? The vaccine offers protection for about ten years.


πŸ”‘Is it dangerous during pregnancy? Yes, it can cause congenital defects in the baby.


πŸ”‘What are the routes of transmission? Nasal droplets and fluid from the vesicles.


πŸ”‘What general advice is given to patients? Wear a mask to prevent transmitting the infection, ensure proper rest, nutrition, and hydration, and take daily showers.


πŸ”‘What is the treatment? Acyclovir tablets, 800mg taken five times daily for seven days.


πŸ”‘What is herpes zoster? It is a reactivation of the virus years later in a patient with a past history of chickenpox, also known as shingles.

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