Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is also known as varicella is a highly contagious infection caused by varicella zoster virus, The blister like rash appears.
Causative organism
* Varicella zoster
Incubation period:
10–21 days
Symptoms
Before the appearance of rash, the fever will be the sign
* Aching muscles
* Loss of Appetite
* Rash – covers whole body
* Blisters – on the top of the spots
* Mouth soreness
Complications
* Chicken pox – develop pneumonia
* Encephalitis – Inflammation of the brain
* Rey’s syndrome – liver and brain swelling
Management
* Pain or fever – [Acetaminophen]
* Itching – Calamine lotion
* Dehydration – Sugar – Freepopsicles
* Antiviral
* Acyclovir
Preventive measures
* Two doses of varicella vaccine
* At 12 to 15 months
* At 4 to 6 years