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How did chickenpox affect the Civil War?
Chickenpox was one of several infectious diseases spreading throughout the armies. Tens of thousands of soldiers were hospitalized or died due to smallpox, pneumonia, measles, and chickenpox.
Are there any victims for chickenpox?
Yes. Each year, about 4 million people will get chickenpox. Between 10,500 & 13,000 people will be hospitalized, & 100 to 150 people will die because of chickenpox.
Can microorganisms help to cure chickenpox?
There are no treatments for chickenpox at this time that use microorganisms.
Do Mexicans get chickenpox?
People of all nationalities are susceptible to chickenpox. Mexicans get chickenpox, like those from any other country.
Can you get chickenpox as an adult If you were a carrier as a child?
A carrier of chickenpox is someone who is infected but doesn't have symptoms. Most people who get chickenpox do not get infected twice. You are not likely to get chickenpox as an adult if you had them as a child.
What if your friend got chickenpox and you spent the night?
If you spent time with someone with chickenpox, you could be infected unless you had chickenpox or the vaccine before.
What age and sex is affected by chickenpox?
People of any age and both genders can get chickenpox.
Can a cold cause chickenpox?
Cold virus doesn't cause chickenpox, but people with chickenpox often experience symptoms similar to those of a cold.
Why are adults immune to chickenpox?
90% of adults are immune to chickenpox because it is a highly contagious disease that causes lifelong immunity. Most people got chickenpox as children prior to the approval of chickenpox vaccine.
Why do you have to experience chickenpox?
Not everyone has to experience chickenpox. Vaccines are available that can help to prevent the disease in most people.
Can you get chickenpox as an adult if you never had them?
Yes, when your a child and you get chickenpox you develop immunity to it because your immune system understands the virus that gives you chickenpox so can battle it with ease. If you haven't had chicken pox yet, your immune system doesn't have time to understand the virus and therefore it's completely knew to your body.
Who cured chickenpox?
There is no vaccine to cure chickenpox. Chickenpox vaccine is used to prevent chickenpox, and can be used up to five days after exposure to the illness. Some severely infected patients might get IVIG to help cure chickenpox, but this is not considered a vaccine.
