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What was the treatment for chickenpox in the colonial periods?
Not much is known on how chickenpox was treated during the Colonial period. Chickenpox was discovered during the 1500's by Giovanni Filippo.
What is the goal of treatment in chickenpox?
For most people, the treatment given in chickenpox is meant to make the patient more comfortable until the immune system helps the illness resolve. For a few people, treatment may be required to reduce the risk of severe complications.
Does white stuff come out of chickenpox?
White stuff does not come out of chickenpox bumps. Perhaps you have misdiagnosed yourself. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
What does zovirax do for chickenpox?
Like other vaccines, the chickenpox vaccine prevents children from contracting the virus that causes chickenpox. Chickenpox is harmless to most children but can be deadly and can lead to the disease shingles later in life.
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.
Does chickenpox lead to appendicitis?
Chickenpox does not directly lead to appendicitis. However, viral infections like chickenpox can sometimes cause inflammation in the body, which may indirectly affect the appendix or mimic appendicitis symptoms. It's essential to differentiate between the two conditions for accurate diagnosis and treatment. If symptoms of appendicitis arise during or after a chickenpox infection, medical evaluation is necessary.
What if your daughter has pus like bumps on her hands and feet only could this be chickenpox?
Bumps on hands and feet only is unlikely to be chickenpox. Coxsackievirus is a possibility. See your health care provider for definite diagnosis and treatment.
You have just got chickenpox How dangerous is it for your wife who is a MS patient she had a mild relapse recently?
The answer depends on your wife's history of chickenpox or vaccination, and on the treatment regimen used. Contact your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
What is chickenpox RNA?
There is no chickenpox RNA; chickenpox is a DNA virus.
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.
Your 2 year old has atopic dermatitis and chickenpox how can you help him?
If your son has chickenpox and eczema, you should see your health care provider for more close evaluation and treatment. Contact your pediatrician or family practitioner today for advice specific to your situation.
Do chickenpox come in a cluster of itchy bumps?
Chickenpox causes widespread bumps, not clustered. Shingles or poison ivy are just a couple of problems that can cause a cluster of itchy bumps. See your health care provider for definite diagnosis and treatment.
