Chickenpox
Chickenpox
CHICKENPOX
Macules Vesicular
Papules Pustular
INCUBATION PERIOD
o 11-21 days after the exposure
COMMUNICABILITY
o 1-2 days before first lesion until last
vesicle is dried 5-7 days
FEVER SYMPTOMES
MALAISE
TIREDNESS
HEADACH
SORE THROT
SYMPTOMS
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
LAB DIAGNOSIS
LAB DIAGNOSIS
Lab diagnosis is usually not required but if required there are some
tests.
Most frequent source of Isolation is vesicular fluid.
Stained smear from varicella scrapings.
Serology tests for varicella IgM Antibody.
ELISA Test is also useful.
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Prevention can be done by administering specific V. Zoster
immunoglobulin to high risk contacts of varicella. Dose is 1.25-
5ml IM or Hyperimmunogamma globulin preferably from patient
recently recovered from the disease.
At the first sign of secondary infection a local antiseptic like
chorhexidine can be applied.
Spread of infection can also be prevented by isolation of the
patient for 5-7 days from the appearance of the rash and
sterilization of all articles solid by patient.
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Medical management of chickenpox in the immunologically
normal host is directed towards the prevention of avoidable
complication
Obviously, good hygiene includes daily bathing and soaks.
Secondary bacterial infection of the skin can be avoided by
scrupulous skin care, particularly with close cropping of
fingernails.
TREARMENT
Drugs used in the treatment of chickenpox are antiviral drugs,
antihistamines and antipyretics.
Commonly used drugs is acyclovir available as zovirax in the
market, Famiclovir available as Famivir and Foscarnet available as
Foscovir.
Antiviral medicine can be taken orally, intravenously of applied on
the skin.
These are prescribed to people with long term illness.
Impaired immune system and pregnant women.
Also other drugs are given to reduce fever, cold, itching, irritation of
the rash, sore throat etc.
CHICKENPOX DURING PREGNENCY
MAY RESULT:
Calendula
Echinacea
Treating Chickenpox with Scientific Medicine
Benadryl
Questions
1.Causative agent of Chickenpox is ______