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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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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.
Are chickenpox and slap cheek the same at all?
Yes, unfortunately you can have chickenpox and measles at the same time. They are two separate pathogenic viruses and can co-infect if neither vaccine has been administered to the patient previous to infection.
Can you go outside to play when you have chickenpox?
Hey Guys and Gurls... I have chicken pox at the moment and it sucks... So I will answer your question... No it will no matter if you go outside when you have chicken pox. As long as you stay away from others and when you cough make sure it's no where near any body because that's one way of chicken pox spreading Make sure you see your doctor as soon as you can. All of that stuff people say about you only get chicken pox once is s lie s big lie this is my second time and I have heard that people have had them 5 times... So good luck with your pox
What type of herpes is related to chickenpox?
Herpes simplex type one is one virus in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, which is in the same virus family.
Powdered oatmeal in a bath can help with itching from chickenpox. You can buy specially prepared bath oatmeal in the store, or can use a blender or food processor to pulverize the regular oats from your kitchen.
Not all red spots would be considered chickenpox. It could be a simple rash, or infection. See your healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment of your rash.
Chickenpox usually starts with feverish-like illness, or a cold. The illness usually lasts about a week, to two weeks, and it is very common amongst young children, although older youth and adult are able to have it, although it is quite uncommon.
The hallmark of the chickenpox rash is finding bumps in various stages at the same time, including blisters, sores, and scabs. Red bumps that don't meet this criterion are not likely to be chickenpox.
Chickenpox is an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed blisters. It can also cause headache, sore throat, and feel cold. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus and mainly affects children, who are afterward usually immune.
It is very contagious, especially if the fluid touches you. The incubation period is 10-20 days. In the USA children are inoculated against Chickenpox. In the UK they are not.
Once you have had chickenpox, you usually do not get it again, but you can have a secondary infection caused by the same virus which lives inside your nerves for the rest of your life. Many people get this other infection, called Shingles, which is very painful and has a rash that runs along the nerves of the body. It usually runs around the lower back and looks similar to the Chickenpox.
Treatment is by topical administration of a lotion such as Calamine to cover the spots. This reduces the fever and itch. It is best not to scratch as that only spreads the infection.
It should be pointed out that complications can occur in rare cases, leading to Encephalitis (inflamation of the brain). If aspirin is taken, Reye's syndrome, causing fever and vomiting.
Yes, lotion helps in removing the dead cells and helps in rejuvenating a new skin. It also prevents dry skin :)
Are chickenpox and measles related?
Measles and chicken pox are two completely different viruses. Symptoms of measles include sore throat, cough, a fever, and a rash inside the mouth.
Can you eat chicken soup when you have chickenpox?
Chickenpox is contagious by droplet transmission. You should not cook if you have chickenpox unless everyone in your family is immune.
Can you take an oatmeal bath when you have chickenpox?
There is no medical reason to avoid baths if you have chickenpox. See related links for reliable sources.
My husband just got out of the hospital for chicken pox and meningitis, and the nurses and doctors said to help with the chicken pox to bath in a half a bottle of "PH Balance". You can get it an any pool/hot tub place. It is normally used in pools, and hot tubs, but the said that it will help dry out the chicken pox and get rid of them faster.
Adding finely-ground (colloidal) oatmeal such as Aveeno can help improve itching. Oatmeal baths can be prepared at home also by grinding or blending dry oatmeal into a fine powder and adding about 2 cups to the bath water. One-half to one cup of baking soda may also be added to bath water to reduce itching.
If you only have regular oatmeal you can put it in a clean tube sock and put it in the bath water with you and it will be released in the water and you can take the sock and pat your skin with it. The sock method is so that the oatmeal does not plug your drain.
What is the name for chickenpox in adulthood?
Chickenpox in adulthood does not have a special name. However, shingles is an infection that can result from later reactivation of your lifelong infection with chickenpox virus. It happens most often in adults.
How long can you have fever if you have chickenpox?
The fever for a child with chickenpox will usually last for two to three days.
Can you eat hot dogs when you have chickenpox?
There are no dietary restrictions when you have chickenpox. You can eat what you like.
How long does it take for chicken pox to show up after coming in contact with an infected person?
depends what kindda bug and your allergies such as the brown recklous spider can take months to show a reaction generally a growing spot of tissue damage needs medical care some bites minutes or even seconds.if swelling of area swelling of tongue hives or other allergic symptoms occure see a dr. less severe sometimes white vinegar or hydrocortisone cream will help the more you scratch the more you will itch ...hope this helps
Does chickenpox vaccine prevent genital herpes?
Yes you still can get herpes is you have the chicken pox vaccination.
Is chickenpox contagious when bumps are visible?
Chickenpox is no longer contagious once the lesions are scabbed over. So it is possible for spots to be visible, but to no longer be contagious.
A chickenpox rash is contagious until all lesions are scabbed over. A person may no longer be contagious even if the spots are still visible.
Is chickenpox a symptom of the herpes virus?
A culture test and the most modern blood tests can distinguish chickenpox from herpes. Older-generation blood tests may not. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation and test results.
How do you know if you have chickenpox even though you have already been vaccinated?
It is recommended to check with a specialized physician.
However, Chickenpox infection usually lasts about five to 10 days. The rash is the telltale indication of chickenpox. Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes through three phases:
- Raised pink or red bumps (papules), which break out over several days
- Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), forming from the raised bumps over about one day before breaking and leaking
- Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal
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When you have chicken pox, you will typically get a fever and a rash with red dots. The dots are sores and will typically itch severely. If you scratch them too much they could leave you with a scar. In any case it is best to consult your doctor.
You get a rash on your skin and sometimes a temperature and/or a fever
Chickenpox is a common, very contagious viral infection that over 90% of people get during childhood unless they have been immunised.
Most children who get chickenpox have a mild illness, but some can become quite ill. Usually adults who get chickenpox have a more severe illness.
The illness with chickenpox usually lasts about 7-10 days.
Below is a link to a picture of chicken pox.
The illness may start with a fever and feeling unwell, like having a cold. In some children the first sign of the infection is the rash.
The rash usually starts on the chest, and most spots appear on the chest and head (including in the hair), although some children and adults can have spots all over the body (rarely on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet).
The spots start as red, itchy lumps, which then become blisters. The top comes off of the blister and watery fluid escapes. Then a crust forms on the spot. This crust takes about 5 days to fall off.
The spots often come in waves for several days so that there will be new lumps, blisters and crusting sores on the skin at the same time. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
You'll have itchy swollen red dots on your face and body. Lots of them. So, if you have it, you'll know.
A baby comes to you with viral fever. When the vesicles appear in batches, diagnosis becomes easy. When small pox was there, the diagnosis used to be difficult. In small pox you had the vesicles came all together. fever used to be high and patient toxic. In chickenpox they come in batches.
When you have red irritated skin and if you have itch dots on your skin
you have a rash and a headache. you also may have a runny nose and high temperature
When you start itching and running a fever. Also, you should have some spots on you.
How many days working leave are granted for chickenpox patient?
Someone with chickenpox should stay home from work until all lesions are scabbed. In the US, your employer's policy about leave is individual to the company.
What do chickenpox scars look like?
As chickenpox bumps develop, they start as red bumps and then transform to blisters, sores, and then scabs.
What causes diseases such as the cold flu chicken pox and hepatitis?
Cold, flu, chickenpox, and hepatitis are all infectious viral diseases.
What famous person had shingles?
Just read where Roseanne Barr had shingles and stated they were worse than childbirth.
How can you stop yourself from getting red while exercising?
Everyone goes red when they exercise - you can't really help that because blood rushes to your face. If you take things easier and slower and don't strain yourself as much you'll go red later then normal but I don't think it can be avoided. Something away from exercise - if you tend to get a red flushed face a green-tinted foundation or concealor can help. The cosmetics company MAC does one, but make sure you don't use too much or you'll look like Shrek! Hope this helps!
How does your body fight chickenpox?
The first line of defense against chickenpox are the defenses of the upper respiratory mucosa. The mucous and cilia help to sweep the virus out of the body. The inflammatory response releases inflammatory modulators that help destroy or incapacitate the virus. White blood cells find small parts of the chickenpox virus -- the "antigen" -- and learn to make antibodies to fight the antigen. If the body is infected again with the virus, these cells will produce antigen quickly to fight reinfection.
