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Chickenpox
Chickenpox

Chickenpox

Introduction

It is a highly infectious disease caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Signs & symptoms

• Red macular rash with a central vesicle (blister) on the trunk, oral mucosa and scalp
• Pustules and crusting
• Intense pruritus
• Occasional regional lymphadenopathy

Diagnostic criteria

• Red macular rash with a central vesicle (blister) on the trunk, oral mucosa and scalp
• Pustules and crusting
• Intense pruritus
• Occasional regional lymphadenopathy

Investigation

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Treatment

  • Non-Pharmacological treatment

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  • Pharmacological

    • Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day for 7 days
    AND
    • Paracetamol 1g 8 hourly for 4–5 days
    AND
    • Calamine lotion with 1% phenol, apply over the whole body for 24 hours for 4 –5 days.

Prevention

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3 Novemba 2020, 11:27:30

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References

    1.STG
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