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Symptoms Of Chickenpox Health Feed

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General Physician•Cuttack
Chicken pox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads through coughing and sneezing of infected person, direct contact with the blister, saliva, mucus of infected person and sharing food and drink. One attack gives lasting immunity. It is contagious till scab falls
symptoms
1. Fever, headache, sore throat
2. Multiple red, itchy skin rashesover scalp, face, abdomen, back and extremitiesappearing in crops and forming blisters and subsequent crust
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General Physician•Mumbai
Usually first chickenpox inf, gives life time immunity, but keralites I had seen
2to 3times (some. Prevention by
chickenpox vaccine.
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General Physician•Noida
It is possible to get chickenpox more than once, but this is extremely rare.

classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs

also have some mild flu-like symptoms.

Chickenpox infection usually lasts about five to 10 days.

Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include:

Fever
Loss of appetite
Headache
Tiredness and a general feeling of...more
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The typical rashes.
Fever
upper respiratory tract infections.
Etc.
The best treatment is homoeopathic.
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General Physician•Delhi
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Chickenpox causes body aches fever then small water filled rashes appear in crops. It becomes better in 7-10 days. Just take rest and Crocin. Sometimes itching may be there and anti allergy medicines may help. Take plenty of liquids.
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General Physician•Noida
classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs

also have some mild flu-like symptoms.

Chickenpox infection usually lasts about five to 10 days.

Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include:

Fever
Loss of appetite
Headache
Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
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General Physician•Mumbai
Its a contagious disease and has a typical rose petal like rash over the body with fever and it's a once in a lifetime disease and can be prevented by vaccination yearly.
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General Physician•Kangra
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headache and body pains can be symptom of any viral fever not necessorily chicken pox...if vesicular rash appear with fever...then probably
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Homeopathy Doctor•Mumbai
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Chicken pox or varicella is an infectious disease which is caused by varicella zoster virus. It is noticed that children below the age of 10 years are more prone to getting affected by this virus. But people of any age group can encounter this particular disease.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of chickenpox is rashes. The rashes develop into small itchy blisters. The rashes can form on any part of the body. Some people develop severe spots all over the body and some people de...more
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Homeopath•Faridabad
Hello,
chickenpox (also called varicella) is a common, extremely infectious, rash-producing childhood disease that also affects adults on occasion.
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (a member of the herpes virus family), which is spread through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. It produces an itchy, blistery rash that typically lasts about a week and is sometimes accompanied by a fever or other symptoms. A single attack of chickenpox almost always bri...more
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