Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body it used to be one of the classic childhood diseases. however it has become much less common since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine.
chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus, a member of the herpes virus family. the same virus also causes herpes zoster (singles) in adults. chickenpox can be spread easily to others.We may get chickenpox from touching the fluids from the blister , or if someone with the disease coughs or sneezes near you. even those with mild illness may be contagious.
A person with chickenpox becomes contagious 1 to 2 days before their blisters appear. they remain contagious untill blister have crusted over.
Most cases of chickenpox occurs in children younger than 10. the disease is usually mild ,although serious complications sometimes occur adults and older children usually get siker than younger children.
Children whose mothers have had chickenpox or have received the chickenpox vaccine are n ot likely to catch it before they are 1 year old .they do catch chickenpox they often have mild cases.this is because antibodies from their mothers blood help protect them. children under 1 year old whose mothers have not had chickenpox or then vaccine can get severe chickenpox.
Severe chickenpox symptoms are more common in children whose immune system does not work well because of an illness or medicine such as chemotherapy and steroids .
Symptoms
- most child with chickenpox have the following symptoms before the rash apears;
- fever
- headache
- stomach ache
The chickenpox rash occurs about 1- to 21 days coming into contact with someone who had the disease .the average child develops 250 to 500 small ,itchy fluid-filled blisters over red spots on the skin.
The blisters are usually first seen on the face, middle of the body or scalp
After a day or two the blisters become cloudy and then scab.meanwhile , new blister form in groups. they often appear in the mouth in the vagina and on the eyelids.
Children with skin problems such as eczema may get thousands of blisters.
Most pox will not leave scar unless they become infected with bacteria from scratching.
Treatment At home
Make the patient comfortable as possible. here are more thing to try
Avoid scratching or rubbing the itching areas.keep fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin from scratching.
Wear cool light loose bedclothes. avoid wearing rough clothing particularly wool,over itchy area.
Take luke warm bath using little shop .
Apply soothing moisturizer after bathing to soften and cool the skin. avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and humidity.
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