Q: child had mild chickenpox, <30 spots, no fever. i read it can be fatal in adults tho. take acyclovir or is this strain too mild to risk drug effects?

Only one strain: The reaction of kids to CPX varies from a few spots to hundreds, based on their own individual factors. The next kid/adult would react based on their own system. A cited 95% of adults in the US are immune, even if they have no memory of CPX. I would use acyclovir in an adult, but only if they developed a case.Incubation is 10-21 days starting the day before your kid broke out.

Q: my 7year old son has chickenpox. am i allowed to wash him. its day 2?

Yes, Sanitize after: Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is highly contagious to people who haven't had the disease or been vaccinated against it. Your child can spread the virus to other people for up to 48 hours before the rash appears, and the virus remains contagious until all broken blisters have crusted over. Anything that comes in contact with him contains virus that can spread.

Q: what is chickenpox?

Chicken pox: This is a common contagious virus known as varicella zoster

Q: is chickenpox safe for kids?

??confusing question: Wild chicken pox in its hayday annually infected 2-4 million people/yr, usually kids, killed ~50 &amp; led to 10thou hosps in the US. The present vaccine was first available in Japan &amp; evaluated for 16 years before becoming adopted for general use in the US (delay primarily for cost/benefit issues).CP deaths are now quite rare.Negatives include poor protection for some &amp; vaccine related chicken pox.

Q: can you get chickenpox twice?

Not really: Typically you can only get chicken pox once. After that you can get a second type of infection from the same virus called shingles. Shingles is a painful rash that follows a nerve track along the surface of your body. The varicella vaccine can help to prevent both of these diseases.

Q: how is chickenpox transmitted?

Droplet/contact: Chickenpox can be spread by airborn droplets inhaled into the lung or contact with contaminated material ( secretions or debris from blisters).

Q: where did chickenpox come from?

Varicella: Has been around since the 1600s and has mainly been described in children. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and even the reason for the name is disputed. It occurs in other primates, chimpanzees and gorillas. This is an interesting question and any other input to the answer would be appreciated. Thanks!

Q: can i catch the chickenpox again ?

Rare: While there have been a few cases of reacquiring Ch. pox , most of the time once you have a good bout of Ch pox, it is almost impossible to get them again over the next 30 years

Q: how much time does chickenpox last?

A long time: The chickenpox is considered contagious from 24-48 hours before the onset of the rash until the last new blister is dried out.Generally this is 6-7 days after eruption. A trip outside would probably be fine if those you are in contact with have had cpx in the past or the vaccine. Your skin will be more sensative to sunlight for a while so take precautions.

Q: what are the symptoms of chickenpox?

The symptoms of Chickenpox include:: Blister rash, Blistering, Fever.

Question 1

child had mild chickenpox, <30 spots, no fever. i read it can be fatal in adults tho. take acyclovir or is this strain too mild to risk drug effects?

Accepted Answer

Only one strain: The reaction of kids to CPX varies from a few spots to hundreds, based on their own individual factors. The next kid/adult would react based on their own system. A cited 95% of adults in the US are immune, even if they have no memory of CPX. I would use acyclovir in an adult, but only if they developed a case.Incubation is 10-21 days starting the day before your kid broke out.

Question 2

my 7year old son has chickenpox. am i allowed to wash him. its day 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sanitize after: Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is highly contagious to people who haven't had the disease or been vaccinated against it. Your child can spread the virus to other people for up to 48 hours before the rash appears, and the virus remains contagious until all broken blisters have crusted over. Anything that comes in contact with him contains virus that can spread.

Question 3

what is chickenpox?

Accepted Answer

Chicken pox: This is a common contagious virus known as varicella zoster

Question 4

is chickenpox safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

??confusing question: Wild chicken pox in its hayday annually infected 2-4 million people/yr, usually kids, killed ~50 &amp; led to 10thou hosps in the US. The present vaccine was first available in Japan &amp; evaluated for 16 years before becoming adopted for general use in the US (delay primarily for cost/benefit issues).CP deaths are now quite rare.Negatives include poor protection for some &amp; vaccine related chicken pox.

Question 5

can you get chickenpox twice?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Typically you can only get chicken pox once. After that you can get a second type of infection from the same virus called shingles. Shingles is a painful rash that follows a nerve track along the surface of your body. The varicella vaccine can help to prevent both of these diseases.

Question 6

how is chickenpox transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Droplet/contact: Chickenpox can be spread by airborn droplets inhaled into the lung or contact with contaminated material ( secretions or debris from blisters).

Question 7

where did chickenpox come from?

Accepted Answer

Varicella: Has been around since the 1600s and has mainly been described in children. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and even the reason for the name is disputed. It occurs in other primates, chimpanzees and gorillas. This is an interesting question and any other input to the answer would be appreciated. Thanks!

Question 8

can i catch the chickenpox again ?

Accepted Answer

Rare: While there have been a few cases of reacquiring Ch. pox , most of the time once you have a good bout of Ch pox, it is almost impossible to get them again over the next 30 years

Question 9

how much time does chickenpox last?

Accepted Answer

A long time: The chickenpox is considered contagious from 24-48 hours before the onset of the rash until the last new blister is dried out.Generally this is 6-7 days after eruption. A trip outside would probably be fine if those you are in contact with have had cpx in the past or the vaccine. Your skin will be more sensative to sunlight for a while so take precautions.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of chickenpox?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Chickenpox include::   Blister rash, Blistering, Fever.

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