Chickenpox is a disease that can occur in people of all ages and genders. It mostly occurs in children. Chickenpox is a contagious disease that spreads easily among people who do not have the disease or those with low immunity who come into contact or breathe together.
Two important symptoms of the disease
- Children with the disease will have a low fever, be weak and have a loss of appetite. Adults usually have a high fever and body aches similar to the flu. They may or may not have a fever.
- A rash will appear at the same time as the fever starts or 1 day after the fever starts. In the beginning, a flat red rash will appear first. Later, it will become raised bumps with clear liquid and itching. After another 2-3 days, it will scab over เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย. These rashes and bumps will appear along the hairline first and then spread to the face, body, and back. Some people will have bumps in their mouths, causing the mouth and tongue to rot. A sore throat will occur. The duration of the disease from the onset of a rash until it scabs over is approximately 6-7 days.
Who is at risk?
- Newborns and infants whose mothers have never had chickenpox or have not been vaccinated against chickenpox.
- Teens and adults
- Pregnant women who have never had chickenpox
- Smokers
- People with weakened immune systems, such as those receiving chemotherapy or having other diseases such as cancer or HIV infection.
- People who need to use steroids to treat asthma
In general, chickenpox rashes heal without scarring, except when there is a secondary bacterial infection, which causes the rash to turn into pus and scars. Some cases, the germs may spread into the bloodstream, causing blood poisoning and pneumonia. In people with low immunity, such as those taking cancer drugs or steroids, the germs may spread to internal organs, such as the brain, lungs, and liver.
The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get vaccinated against chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting vaccinated against chickenpox is effective in preventing chickenpox and relieving symptoms.