Varicella

A contagious childhood disorder caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is transmitted via respiratory secretions and contact with chickenpox blister contents. It presents with a vesicular skin rash, usually associated with fever, headache, and myalgias. The pruritic fluid-filled vesicles occur 10-21 days after exposure and last for 3-4 days. An additional 3-4 days of malaise follows before the affected individual feels better. An individual is contagious 1-2 days prior to the appearance of the blisters until all blisters are crusted over. Generally, healthy individuals recover without complications.

Disease Alternative Name

chickenpox

chicken pox infection

chicken pox

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Saurabh Burkul

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VACCINATION SCHEDULE 2021-22

IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE 2021-22 ALL VACCINES ... AT BIRTH - 1)BCG I/D 0.1ml 2)Hep B I/M 0.5ml 3) OPV 2 Drops Oral ____________________________________ 6th WEEKS (1 ½M) 1) DPT 1 - I/M 0.5ml 2)HepB 1 - I/M 0.5ml 3)Opv 1 - 2 d...See More

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Saurabh Burkul

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Dr. Inzy Niyaz

General Practice

70/M diagnosed with varicella (2weeks back),, took rx,,, convalescence now... Developed this swelling near occiput regio...See More

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Lavanya Pragada

MBBS Student

A male patient of 68 years age, with past medical history of varicella in the childhood, has come to O.P. complaining of...See More

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Dr. Sepuri Krishna Mohan

Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Sepuri Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Kurnool from the last 25 yrs.

TREATMENT ALGORITHMS OF HERPES ZOSTER

Dear my friends, I would like to clarify the treatment regarding Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex, Chicken Pox also called Varicella Zoster. Treatment of Herpes Zoster ...See More

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Dr. Sepuri Krishna Mohan

Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Sepuri Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Kurnool from the last 25 yrs.

Dr Amit Shah, Diabetes is different, steven johnson syndrome is a side effect of sulfonamides, bullous vesicles involving skin& mucous membranes, treatment is for the time being start insulin,stop oral drugs for Diabetes, stop sulfonamides ...

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