Signs/Symptoms
Prior to a rash evolving, a faint fever may be present.
When the rash first surfaces it is on the head, scalp, and body. After this it disperses to the limbs (arms and legs).
The rash starts as little, red, smooth, and even blemishes which turn into fluid filled blisters that itch. Once these blisters bust, the lesions open up and crust over to develop dry, brown scabs.
Incubation & When it is Communicable
After being exposed to someone who is contaminated it typically takes anywhere from eight to twenty-one days for the virus to form before symptoms arise.
This virus is contagious for one to two days before the rash actually appears. (During this time is also when the infection is the most transmittable.)
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Direct exposure to the blisters or vesicle fluid from the blisters.
Direct contact with contaminated child’s saliva.
The Chicken Pox virus does not live on articles such as counter tops, bedding, and toys like lice and scabies does.
Restrictions and Control Measures
Be sure to immunize and isolate any child who is comes down with the Chicken Pox. Children should receive the vaccination anytime between the age of twelve to eighteen months to help prevent spreading this virus.
Do not send your child to their early child care program or school when the blisters first appear up until they are completely dried out and have scabbed over. ( Generally five days after outbreak of sores.)
Be sure to inform all the parents of the children in the facility when a Chicken Pox outbreak arises.
Treatment
There is no particular treatment obtainable for Chicken pox.
If medicine is needed to minimize irritation and pain or to decrease a child’s temperature it is recommended that you give them Tylenol.
After being exposed to the Chicken Pox virus, if children form a temperature do not give them aspirin. Aspirin raises the risk of Reyes Syndrome and can cause a severe disorder distinguished by sleeping and getting sick which can lead to a coma as well as
After one to two days, sores may develop on the palms of your hands, the soles of your feet, and between your fingers and toes. In some cases, they also develop on the buttocks and genitals. The sores last for about three to six days and may be itchy and uncomfortable. They are smaller than chicken pox sores.
It can transfer from person to person through coughing and sneezing since it lives in the throat and nasal cavity. The droplets of the disease can live up to 2 hours in the air. The victim can touch a contaminated surface then touch their eyes, mouth, nose, or breathe in the air and become infected. The infected person can be contagious four days prior or four days after the measles rash appears. (Measles)
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| Rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters. They then crust over to form scabs, which eventually drop off.It takes seven to 21 days for the symptoms to show after you have come into contact with the virus. This is called the ‘incubation period’.
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disease, the infected person would notice black painful lumps. These boils would usually appear around the
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All other treatment addresses symptoms, with ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce fever and pain and, if required, a fast-acting bronchodilator for cough. As for aspirin, some research has suggested a correlation between children who take aspirin and the development of Reye syndrome.[49] Some research has shown aspirin may not be the only medication associated with Reye, and even antiemetics have been implicated,[50] with the point being the link between aspirin use in children and Reye's syndrome development is weak at best, if not actually nonexistent. Nevertheless, most health authorities still caution against the use of aspirin for any fevers in children under 16.[52][53][54][55]
Having the immunity when your child is exposed to the disease is extremely important. Vaccines have come a long way and many diseases have been eradicated due to people choosing to vaccinate.
When the herpes simplex virus infection becomes active again, symptoms such as burning or stinging pain at the affected site is common, followed by pink bumps and small blisters. The blisters dry quickly and crust over, and the areas heal within a few days. Repeated attacks occur in roughly the same place each time.
The person should avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy areas and keep their fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin. The infected person should avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and humidity. The use of over- the counter antihistamines or hydrocortisone creams may be recommended for itch relief. Some doctors may prescribe antivirals if the rash began within 24 hours. Antiviral medication is not usually prescribed to otherwise healthy children who do not have severe symptoms. Antivirals are usually prescribed to high-risk groups whom are prone to severe symptoms such as eczema, lung conditions, or who immunocompromised individuals. The infected person should also be advised to avoid aspirin due to association with a serious condition called Reyes syndrome or Ibuprofen due to the association of more severe secondary infections. Tylenol is recommended for fever relief. Some complications that can occur are bacterial infections secondary to scratching, encephalitis, pneumonia and death. The preventions of chickenpox are acquired by vaccination with the varicella vaccine in children, adolescents, and adults, and the herpes zoster vaccine for persons of 60 and older (Maurer&Smith). The Centers for Disease and controls estimates that 95% of Americans will have chickenpox by the time they reach adulthood. The CDC also estimates that there are 4 million cases with a100 deaths and 9300 hospitalizations a
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