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No, chicken pox is not a STORCH infection.
S- syphilis
T- toxoplasmosis
O- other
R- rubella
C- cytomegalovirus
H- herpes
Chickenpox is not one of the STORCH infections.
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If you had chickenpox your bumps may get what?
If you had chickenpox, it's possible for your bumps to get a secondary infection. In other words, you could have a bacterial infection of the chickenpox sores.
Are skin lesions of chickenpox a sign of infection?
Yes, the skin lesions of chickenpox are the most specific sign of the infection.
You had chickenpox and now have an infection that is itchy and crusty what is it?
An itchy, crusty infection immediately following chickenpox is likely to be impetigo due to secondary infection of chickenpox sores. See your health care provider as soon as possible for effective diagnosis and treatment.
What is an acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox?
Herpes Zoster, or shingles, is an acute infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
What sort of disease is chickenpox?
It is a viral infection.
Is chickenpox an infection?
Yes, I believe it's from a virus.
How do you cure chickenpox in your mouth?
There is no cure for chickenpox. The infection resolves on its own. Eating soft, bland foots can decrease discomfort from chickenpox in your mouth.
Is it smart to intentionally infect your child with chickenpox?
If you want to get your child immunity to chickenpox, the use of chickenpox vaccine is a more controlled approach that has a lower side effect profile than natural chickenpox infection.
Is chickenpox reportable?
Chickenpox is not a reportable infection at this time. It may include data collection from the point of view of syndromic reporting.
Which viral infection is commonly known as chickenpox?
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. This virus is known as Varicella zoster virus.
What are the precautions to be taken at home to prevent secondary infection from chickenpox?
You can reduce the risk of secondary infection of chickenpox lesions by keeping nails short and hands clean, and by gently bathing regularly.
Is there a natural immunity to chickenpox that protects you from shingles?
Natural immunity to chickenpox results from previous infection. There is no other way to be naturally immune to chickenpox. Sometimes, the previous infection may be mild enough that the disease was not noticed. You can become artificially immune to chickenpox by getting chickenpox vaccine.
