Varicella

Varicella, also commonly referred to as “chickenpox”, is an acute and highly contagious disease. It is caused by primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Varicella occurs worldwide and in the absence of a vaccination programme, affects nearly every person by mid-adulthood.
VZV is highly transmissible via respiratory droplets or direct contact with characteristic skin lesions of the infected person. Routine vaccination is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Symptoms

Hard skin

common

Skin rash and redness

common

Small pockets of fluid beneath the skin

or Red lesions filled with pus

  • At face

  • At upper extremity, At lower extremity

  • Chest, At back

common

Itchy skin

common

Fever

  • Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

  • With chills

common

Poor appetite

common

Fatigue

common

Headache

common

Risk factors

Contact with person with Chickenpox

Treatment
There are antiviral medications licensed for the treatment of chickenpox. The medication works best if it is given as early as possible, preferably within the first 24 hours after the rash starts.
Recommended specialist

If you have Varicella, then a visit to a family medicine specialist is highly recommended.

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