Chickenpox

Yes. It was first made when Edward Jenner injected the cowpox virus into individuals in 1796, which worked because the diseases are in the same family and close enough to trick the immune system. Interestingly, Jenner named the vaccine after the root word for cow, which is vacca in Latin.

Chickenpox (varicella zoster virus) is a virus.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection, the others are viral. "Strep" in Strep throat stands for Streptococcus, which is the name of the type of bacteria that cause this infection and sore throat.

It is never a good thing to "pig out" on junk food but eating some on occasion is not a problem, whether you are well or sick. Chicken pox does not make it any better or worse. The important thing is to drink lots of fluids, preferably not artificially sweatened fluids, get enough to eat and lots of rest.

You can only transmit chickenpox to someone if you have the chickenpox yourself.
Once you had chicken pox you can not get it again-that is what is believed by doctors and scientists. You should be vaccinated for it because if you were not and did not have it when you were young you can get it when you are elderly but it is worse and called "shingles."

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease, caused by a virus which belongs to the herpes family. This virus is known as varicella-zoster virus and also as the Herpes Zoster virus. Not only chickenpox is produced by it but shingles is too.Chickenpox occurs mostly during the end of the winter and the beginning of the spring. It generally affects children aged from 2 to 8 and can take the form of epidemics.If an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus will be spread in the air and will be caught by other healthy persons while breathing. The virus is known to be present in the body long before the skin rash appears; this is the reason why there are so many cases of contamination.After the virus got into your body it generally needs two weeks to develop and only then the rash will appear. But this does not mean that you are not contagious within these two weeks.The symptoms of chickenpox are: fever, itchy, red bumps that transform into round blisters with a red base. These blisters will form a crust and will eventually dry. For at least 5 days the infected person should not get into close contact with people that have not suffered from chickenpox and children should not go to school because they can infect others. Pregnant women who have made chickenpox before are safe and so is their baby. If she has not made chickenpox and got in contact with an infected person, the doctor can administer antibodies of chickenpox within 4 days of a possible contamination. After the dry scabs form the rate of contamination will decrease.After the disease had terminated the virus will not disappear completely, it will shed inside the nervous cells and will remain inactive for some years. At some point, when the immune system will work improperly the virus will reactivate and will cause shingles. This is a painful disease that affects the face and trunk nerves and also causes a rash to appear. The chickenpox infected person will also be prohibited from flying because the air conditioner in airplanes will transmit the virus more easily to other passengers. The virus is dangerous for those who have AIDS, cancer or follow a treatment with immunosuppressive drugs. Only those who have a good immune system response and those who have been vaccinated against chickenpox will not develop the disease.

From CBS2Chicago.com: Shingles Vaccine Caution Urged Around Infants Maker Says Patients With Live Vaccine Should Be Careful Around Infants, Immunocompromised The Chicago CBS newstory featured a grandmother who stayed away from her newborn grandchild for 8 weeks because: "They called Reina's pediatrician, a major medical center, a children's hospital, the CDC, and the vaccine-maker, Merck. No one could say for sure." From StreeetInsider.com: Tell your health care provider if you expect to be in close contact (including household contact) with newborn infants, someone who may be pregnant and has not had chickenpox or been vaccinated against chickenpox, or someone who has problems with their immune system. Your health care provider can tell you what situations you may need to avoid. Evidently this is an open question. I'm not sure where the recommendation for 8 weeks came from in this case. Somewhere else I came across three months; but the sources are not clear-cut.

Most people with a history of chickenpox will be safe if exposed to chickenpox. Certain conditions can make reinfection more likely. "Low immunity" is not a medical diagnosis, and you should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your particular medical condition.

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No bactroban should be used for minor bug bites only. Infected bug bites require more advanced medical treatments, especially for certain types of bites. If your bug bite is infected you should see a doctor.

Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.

Yes, chickenpox is highly contagious. But only to people who have never had it or had the vaccine. In countries without routine vaccination, 90% of people get chickenpox before they are 15 years old.

In a way, it is. When a person is infected with the varicella zoster virus, the resulting illness is chickenpox. The virus does not leave the body and remains dormant in nerve cells and is later reactivated in about a third of people. Usually this is reactivation associated with a weakening of the immune system, and the symptoms are different from those of the first illness. It is extremely painful, as the nerve endings become inflamed and a rash is present. These symptoms are usually localized, unlike chickenpox which is general.

If you burst all your chickenpox on purpose you will be left with marks. Popping the blisters increases the risk of secondary infection and scarring.

There is no cure for chickenpox. The infection resolves on its own. Eating soft, bland foots can decrease discomfort from chickenpox in your mouth.

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.

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

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.

Yes, lotion helps in removing the dead cells and helps in rejuvenating a new skin. It also prevents dry skin :)

Measles and chicken pox are two completely different viruses. Symptoms of measles include sore throat, cough, a fever, and a rash inside the mouth.

Chickenpox is contagious by droplet transmission. You should not cook if you have chickenpox unless everyone in your family is immune.