Сhickenpox. What is that

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what is that? Chickenpox is an acute infectious viral disease transmitted

what is that?

Chickenpox is an acute infectious viral disease transmitted by

airborne droplets and characteristic mainly for children.
Most often, chickenpox is affected at the age of 6 months to 7 years. A child up to 6 months has immunity received from the mother's body.
Most often, chickenpox is successfully treated.
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Subfebrile temperature (37-37.5 ° C), preceding the appearance of a rash

Subfebrile temperature (37-37.5 ° C), preceding the appearance of a rash

for 1-2 days.
Abdominal pain, loss of appetite.
Red, strongly itchy rashes, at first similar to mosquito bites. Ulcers and swelling can form on the mucous membranes, in the oropharynx.
Fever.
Headache.
Weakness, malaise, loss of appetite.
Cough, runny nose, sore throat.
Enlarged lymph nodes in the back of the neck.

Symptoms

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The patient should be isolated from people who have not had

The patient should be isolated from people who have not had

chickenpox, up to 6-8 days after the appearance of the last fresh element of the rash.

Treatment

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Children with chickenpox are recommended to cut their nails short in

Children with chickenpox are recommended to cut their nails short in

order to avoid secondary bacterial infection as a result of combing. With a high risk of complications, antiviral drugs are prescribed.

Treatment

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Vaccination of chicken pox is the most reliable way to prevent it Prevention

Vaccination of chicken pox is the most reliable way to prevent

it

Prevention