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How Chickenpox works?
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, and it can spread easily. You can get chickenpox from an infected person who sneezes, coughs, or shares food with you. It is also spread if you touch the fluid from a chickenpox blister. A person who has chickenpox can spread the virus even before he or she has any symptoms. Chickenpox is most easily spread from 2 to 3 days before the rash appears until all the blisters have crusted over.
Can chickenpox spread before onset of scars?
Chickenpox is contagious until the chickenpox blisters and sores are scabbed.
Does chickenpox spread through air or water?
Chickenpox is airborne and also can be spread by direct contact with wet blisters or sores.
Can a child die from chickenpox?
Yes, a child can die from chickenpox, but the vast majority of children recover from chickenpox with no long-term effects.
Is chickenpox spread by casual or non-casual contact?
Chickenpox is airborne and also can be spread by direct contact with wet blisters or sores. It is spread by both casual and non-casual contact.
Are chickenpox and cholera spread by sick people coughing or sneezing without covering their mouths?
Chickenpox may be spread by respiratory droplets (coughing and sneezing). Cholera is spread by contaminated water.
Can you spread chickenpox if you don't have it?
A chickenpox "carrier" is someone who is infected with chickenpox but does not have symptoms. Anyone susceptible to chickenpox can be a chickenpox carrier. If you are a carrier, typically you will develop blisters as the illness progresses.
What environment is necessary for the chickenpox to exist and spread?
It is spread from person to person. It can occur in any environment.
Is chickenpox spread by insects or rodents?
No. It is an airborne virus spread form person to person by coughing and sneezing.
What steps could a school implement to stop the spread of chickenpox?
Immediate chickenpox immunization clinics, strict handwashing, cough hygiene, and restricting return of sick school community members until all lesions are scabbed can stop the spread of chickenpox within a school.
Can Chickenpox spread on the skull as well?
While chickenpox lesions will not affect the bony skull, lesions on the scalp are common. You may also get bumps on the face.
Can you spread chickenpox if you were next to someone with the virus?
If someone is in contact with someone with chickenpox they can EASILY catch the virus...so yes you can catch it even if the person doesn't have it YET it takes three days until you get sympthoms but you still have they virus and yes you are contagious I recomend you stay away
