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Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a contagious and airborne disease primarily due to varicella zoster virus (VZV). The disease can be easily spread through sneezing or coughing of infected individuals or through direct contact with the fluids secreted by the rash.

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Can black people get chickenpox?

Yes. The only thing I am aware of that remotely might be related to your question is that if someone has sickle cell anemia they are unlikely to get malaria.

What time of year does chickenpox come around?

In temperate areas of the world, chickenpox is most common in late winter and spring, although it can happen in any season.

Should a 50 year old that has never had chickenpox get the vaccine?

A fifty year old who does not recall a history of chickenpox should be vaccinated for chickenpox or for shingles. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Some insurance companies will not pay for shingles vaccine until age 60; otherwise, that would normally be your first choice.

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.

How could i can get Chickenpox treatment in just two days?

Many diseases like Chicken Pox have to run their natural course and can seldom be hurried into finishing.

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.

What kills chickenpox and cold sores?

There are antiviral medications that reduce the duration of herpes infections like chickenpox, cold sores, and genital herpes. These include valacyclovir and acyclovir.

Do rats get chickenpox?

No, rats don't get chickenpox. Chickenpox affects only humans and a few other primates.

Can chickenpox infect the internal organs?

Yes, in immune compromised patients, chickenpox can rarely infect the internal organs.

What good can a vaccine be if one has had chickenpox?

Chickenpox vaccine isn't needed if you've had chickenpox in the past. Shingles vaccine is recommended for patient 60 and over to prevent shingles.

You got chickenpox two months ago now the wbc count is high is it possible?

Your white blood cell count could be mildly elevated due to chickenpox, or from some other cause. Talk with your health care provider for information specific to your case. An isolated finding of elevated white blood cell count, in the absence of other symptoms, isn't something that normally gets treated or worked up.

Where or was hepatitis C prevalent?

Hepatitis C can be classified as prevalent because of increasing number of people who finds out they are infected. This viral infection or disease could trigger inflammation of Liver.

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.

How does the HIV vaccine help to prevent chickenpox?

There is no commercially available HIV vaccine as of 2014.

Why is there a bump on your arm after a chickenpox vaccine?

Similar to a bee-sting reaction; you have

just introduced a toxin under your skin.

Your granddaughter has chickenpox when is it safe to go visit her as you work with elderly and vulnerable people?

If you work with elderly and vulnerable people, you should have demonstrated immunity to chickenpox by having it in the past or by having two doses of chickenpox vaccine. If that is the case, there is no risk in visiting your granddaughter.

Can you fly Quantas with chickenpox?

The Quantas policy states that they can refuse travel if they believe you have a communicable disease that poses a significant threat to passengers or crew. See related link.

Is chickenpox a natural immunity?

After the infection, you get naturally acquired active immunity to the chickenpox.

You have a very low chance of getting chickenpox again because your immune system has made antibodies to fight off.

Is chickenpox prevalent and If not when was it prevalent?

Chickenpox is much less prevalent in the US than it was before vaccination was approved. Since chickenpox vaccine was approved in 1995, chickenpox cases have decreased 90% from their previous level of about 4 million cases per year.