Question 1

what is the cause of chicken pox in general?

Accepted Answer

Varicella Virus: Chicken Pox is caused by a virus by coming in contact with a person inftected with this virus called Varicela Virus

Question 2

will past chicken pox cause positive igg test?

Accepted Answer

? Igg for Cpx ?: A past chickenpox infection should be evident if a sample is testes for chickenpox igg. As it becomes less common, a positive igg study  is likely to be the new standard for proving you had it or got the vaccine and may be required for college entry, work, or other  reasons.

Question 3

what are the causes of chicken pox in pregnancy?

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Viral infection: Infection with varicella zoster virus causes chicken pox whether in childhood adulthood or pregnancy.

Question 4

does chicken pox in young children always cause shingles later as an adult?

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See below : Shingles is the reappearance of the chicken pox virus in adulthood after a period of stress or immunocompromise.  You must have had chickenpox earlier in life to develop shingles.

Question 5

how do chicken pox cause acute glomerolu nephritis?

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Not clear: There are a number of viral infections identified as uncommon causes for glomerulonephritis.  Hepatitis b and  HIV are also well known culprits.

Question 6

which type of cream to remove scars of chicken pox?

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AHA's and Retinoids: The most effective topical creams to reduce scars is Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycoloic or Lactic Acid containing creams. Retinoids in the form of retinol , retinoic acid and tretinoin containing creams are also helpful.

Question 7

can the chicken pox virus cause symptoms of herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Annual incidence of herpes zoster, so called shingles, after natural varicella (chicken pox) infection among immunocompetent children under 20 years old is 68 per 100, 000 people.  Incidence of shingles after chicken pox vaccine is 2.6 per 100, 000 vaccine doses.

Question 8

does putting a child who has chicken pox in a bath of water cause the marks to remain.?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If the blisters are left alone and not scratched or otherwise irritated, scarring is less likely, and bathing is not likely to change the degree of reaction.

Question 9

i have a rash on my chest that looks a lot like chicken pox except they don't itch. could there be some other cause for this?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Yes there are other causes for such a vesicular rad saying that were you previously immunized with varicella vaccine if you did you can still get chicken pox in a modified version fewer lesions that may not itch. Other cause is viral rashes that can mimic

Question 10

how long can the virus that causes chicken pox live on a surface or inanimate object?  how do you disinfect items that may have had contact?

Accepted Answer

Few hours: Viruses can live on objects for a few minutes to hours. Don't know specifically for chicken pox. Go to pharmacy or dollar store and buy some disinfectant wipes or liquids. Hand sanitizers can also be used.

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