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My brother had shingles when he was 4 or5 that would have been in about 1950. It was very bad. He was totally miserable. At that time the doctor said he was the youngest person he knew of to have them and he wrote of the case for a medical journal.
He lay on the bed without clothing or even a sheet. If you walked past the door or turned on the light in the next room he woke up screaming.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoI read this the other day, it was a 91 year old from nuneaton called albert miles, he had full blown chicking pox head to foot and was in a very bad way in hospital.
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Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?
A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.
Is a 78 year old person at risk mixing with someone with chickenpox?
If the older adult has had chickenpox or the vaccine, there is no additional risk from exposure to chickenpox. If not, the person should avoid contact with the chickenpox patient.
Who was the first person to die from chickenpox?
Chickenpox has been around for thousands of years, and it's not possible to who was the first person it killed.
Can a person carry chickenpox to a pregnant woman?
Yes, a person who is infected with chickenpox can carry the infection to someone else, including a pregnant woman.
What is the significance of the previous occurrence of chickenpox?
A previous occurrence of chickenpox normally provides lifelong immunity. In addition, a person who had chickenpox may get shingles in the future.
What is the medical cost for the complications of chickenpox?
Depends on the stage of chickenpox the person is in. Example not really serious, $30
Can you carry chickenpox if you ve had it in the past?
A chickenpox "carrier" is someone who is infected with chickenpox but does not have symptoms. Anyone susceptible to chickenpox can be a chickenpox carrier. Someone who had the vaccine is unlikely to be infected with and carry chickenpox.
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.
If you had chickenpox before can you get them again?
Any outbreak of chickenpox creates immunity in a healthy person. A severe outbreak doesn't make a person more immune than a mild outbreak.
How can you prove you've had a measles vaccination?
Typically, a person who needs proof of chickenpox can get a blood test showing antibodies to chickenpox. In some contexts, a signed statement from your doctor who diagnosed chickenpox will suffice.
When did chickenpox start in Australia?
When the first person in Australia got them
Can you catch shingles from an adult who is infected with shingles?
A person with shingles can pass the virus to anyone who hasn't had chickenpox before. A person who has not had chickenpox can become infected through direct contact with a person who is infected with shingles. After becoming infected, the person will develop chickenpox, but not shingles. The infection can be very serious for people who have a compromised immune system. However, a person with a normal immune system who has already had chickenpox cannot be infected with shingles. If a person has not previously had the chickenpox, it is best to avoid contact with any person who is infected with shingles until the infection has cleared the person completely.
