Question 1

my daughter is 7 can she get chickenpox even though she was vaccinated?  on her back she has two bumps that look like chickenpox but, i'm not sure.

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Too soon to tell: While most kids do get immunity with the varicella vaccine; children may get a mild, attenuated form of the disease even when vaccinated.  2 bumps, however, would not be enough to say.  Usually, you would see an increasing number of lesions -- usually starting as red dots then perhaps water blisters.  It is for this reason that we now give 2 varicella vaccines --- and age 1 and age 5.

Question 2

what are some things that look like chickenpox?

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Number of viral rash: A number of different viral rashes look like chicken pox rash.  Chicken pox, however, starts on trunk or face/scalp, and presents as bump, blister, and pustule containing cloudy fluid at the same time.

Question 3

does personalized medicine apply to diagnosis of typical conditions like chickenpox? what tests are needed?

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Personalized: Personalized medicine ultimately might use genetic testing to know which diseases they are predisposed to, how their body will metabolize various medications, etc. For now most physicians use a careful family, medical, & social history with physical exam to treat patients. Chicken pox is diagnosed on the rash appearance, but if vaccinated, this can vary. Blood tests can prove immunity for school.

Question 4

what do the beginning stages of chickenpox look like in a toddler?

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Chickenpox: The rash of chickenpox starts as pinkish-reddish dots that transform into a pimple before becoming a blister shaped like a dew drop with a profile shaped like a half moon..

Question 5

i had chickenpox as a child but when tested i was told i am still not immune and can get it again. why did i not become immune like everyone else?

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Immunity can fade: For most immunity is permanent in the majority of people given varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. There are exceptions and immunity can fade even in healthy people. Vaccine should be re-administered if you do not show evidence of immunity (two doses of vaccine separated by at least 4 weeks). Unlikely immune deficiency if otherwise well. Recheck titers 4-8 weeks post-vaccination to gauge response.

Question 6

what is chickenpox?

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

Question 7

is chickenpox safe for kids?

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??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 8

can you get chickenpox twice?

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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 9

how is chickenpox transmitted?

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

Question 10

where did chickenpox come from?

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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!

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