Chickenpox is a contagious disease that presents with fever and rash. It is most common in children. It is caused by infection with the varicella-zoster virus. In general, the highest rate of illness is in the age group of 5-9 years, followed by 0-4 years, 10-14 years, 15-24 years, and 25-34 years, respectively. It may also occur in people aged 35 years and over. This disease has a similar chance of occurring in both men and women, who are usually people who have never had the disease or have never been vaccinated against this disease before.
Symptom
- Fever stage: approximately 1-2 days, whether the fever is high or low, accompanied by headache, body aches and muscle pains.
- Rash stage: appears as small red bumps, later becoming clear bumps and increasing in quantity within 3-5 days. The rash is on the torso before spreading to the neck, face, head, arms, legs, all over the torso, oral tissues and throat เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย. Blisters may develop pus when infected with bacteria.
- Scab stage: within 1-3 days, the scabs will gradually peel off and disappear in approximately 2 weeks.
How to treat chickenpox
- Most symptoms are mild and go away on their own.
- Antiviral therapy may shorten the duration of the disease if taken within 24 hours of the onset of the rash. Not all patients need antiviral therapy, but doctors often consider it for those at high risk of serious complications.
- If the fever is high, wipe the body to reduce the fever. Paracetamol may be given to reduce the fever. Aspirin should not be use because it may increase the risk of developing Rye disease, a condition that causes severe brain and liver abnormalities.
- Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine or calamine lotion to relieve itching.
- Be careful not to let the patient scratch, as this can lead to a secondary bacterial infection. It is recommended that the patient keep their nails short.
Currently, there is a vaccine for chickenpox that is available in a single dose, namely the combined vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (MMRV), making it more convenient and less painful.