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    This document provides information about chickenpox including its symptoms, signs, treatment and vaccination. It states that chickenpox is highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The main symptoms are fever and a red, itchy rash that forms blisters which eventually crust over. Complications can include bacterial skin infections or pneumonia. Treatment focuses on relieving itchiness and fever. Vaccination has greatly reduced the occurrence of chickenpox.

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    CHICKEN POX

    BSN 1A
    Aquino, Cadaoas, Edic, Elegino,
    Dela Cruz, Nepomuceno
    CHICKEN POX 2

    Chickenpox is a very contagious


    infection caused by the varicella-
    zoster virus.
    The telltale sign of chickenpox is a
    super-itchy skin rash with red
    blisters.
    Over the course of several days, the
    blisters pop and start to leak.
    Then they crust and scab over
    before finally healing.
    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 3

    Before a rash appears, there will be:


    » Fever, which is usually worse in adults than
    children
    » Loss of appetite
    » Headache
    » Tiredness
    » A general feeling of being unwell
    4

    The Hallmark sign of chickenpox is a rash.


    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 5
    6
    7
    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 9

    The chicken pox rash appears in three phases:


    1. Raised pink or red bumps, which break out over
    several days.
    2. Small fluid filled blisters, which form in about
    one day and then break and leak.
    3. Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken
    blisters and take several more days to heal.
    Serious complications from chickenpox include: 10

    1. Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues in


    children, including Group A streptococcal infections
    2. Infection of the lungs (pneumonia)
    3. Infection or inflammation of the brain (encephalitis,
    cerebellar ataxia)
    4. Bleeding problems (hemorrhagic complications)
    5. Bloodstream infections (sepsis)
    6. Dehydration
    11

    “
    “This highly contagious disease heals after 3 to 4
    weeks. The good news is: you will just have it once in
    a lifetime. But be aware of its cousin, the Shingles – a
    skin rash caused by the same virus that causes
    chicken pox.
    It comes out after at an estimated 10 to 15 years after
    having chicken pox especially when a person has
    poor immune system,” says Dr. Rey Salinel.
    CHAIN OF
    INFECTION
    Reservoir: Portal of Exit:
    1. In the respiratory trac t ev en
    It leaves the body
    before onset of symptoms.
    through:
    Infectious agent: 2. In the fluid of blister-like vesicular
    rash.
    1. Tiny droplets from
    Varicella zoster Virus mouse or nose.
    of the Herpes family. 3. In the nervous system after the
    rash resolves. It can also appear as 2. the fluid in the blisters.
    shingles.

    Mode of transmission:
    1. Airborne- when infected people
    Susceptible host: Portal of Entry: sneezes tiny droplets are released
    It enters the body through: into the air and then non infected
    Humans who: 1. The res pi r a t o r y t r a c t , people will inhale it.
    1. Never had the chickenpox through inhaling tiny droplets. 2. Direct contact- non immune person
    before. 2. The eyes, nose or mouth will touch the blister fluid, nose, eye
    2. Have not received a vaccine from touching the blister fluid. and mouth of the infected person.
    3. Pregnant woman can pass it on to
    her baby.
    CAUSATIVE AGENTS 13

    ● Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)


    » exclusively human virus that belongs to the
    α-herpesvirus family.
    » VZV is present worldwide and is highly
    infectious.
    » Primary infection leads to acute varicella or
    “chickenpox”
    CAUSATIVE AGENTS/CAUSES 14

    » After initial infection, VZV establishes lifelong latency in cranial


    nerve and dorsal root ganglia, and can reactivate years to
    decades later as herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles”.
    » As VZV remains in a latent state in human nerve tissue and
    reactivates in about 15–30% of infected persons during their
    lifetime, it will result to herpes zoster (shingles).
    » The rash lasts up to several weeks, depending on severity.
    The rash is often more widespread and persistent in
    immunosuppressed patients like older people and people
    with weak immune system
    DIAGNOSIS 15

    » Special blood tests, such as the FAMA test (fluorescent


    antibody to membrane antigen) and the ELISA (enzyme-
    linked immunosorbent assay),
    » A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm for VZV
    antibody testing;
    » to detect the virus itself, a sample of fluid from a blister
    (vesicle), blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or other body fluid or
    tissue
    16

    FACT
    Chickenpox isn't nearly as common
    as it used to be.
    1. The chickenpox vaccine protects
    VACCINATION children and adults from chickenpox
    2. The MMRV vaccine protects children
    from measles, mumps, rubella, and
    chickenpox

    » The vaccine is given as 2 separate


    injections, usually into the upper arm, 4
    to 8 weeks apart.
    » It's been shown that 9 out of 10 children
    vaccinated with a single dose will
    develop immunity against chickenpox.
    » Two doses are recommended, as this
    gives an even better immune response.
    » The vaccination is not quite as effective
    after childhood.
    OTHER TREATMENTS 18

    1. Acyclovir or Valacyclovir as antibiotics


    2. Oatmeal baths and calamine lotion can help to reduce the
    itchiness.
    3. Trim fingernails to decrease the risk of infection and scarring
    from scratching.
    4. oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl and
    other brand names)
    5. Use a non-aspirin medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol
    and other brand names) to lower your child’s fever.
    TREATMENT 19

    Never give aspirin to a child with chickenpox


    because it can cause Reye’s syndrome, a
    potentially fatal illness.
    Sometimes, chickenpox blisters can become
    infected with bacteria and require antibiotic
    treatment.
    REFERENCES: 20

    1. Drugs.com. (2018, May 23). Retrieved April 14, 2019, from Chickenpox (Varicella):
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/chickenpox-
    varicella.html?fbclid=IwAR1TNLoEhH5il2OBNNAL4YdyeAhJX5piR_urA4vBFIXk0vdisWrLVqjEr_A
    2. Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Chickenpox. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
    conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282
    3. Nordqvist, C. (2017, December 22). What you need to know about chickenpox. Retrieved from
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239450.php
    4. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/chickenpox-vaccine/

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