Informative Speech: Varicella Zoster Infection

Informative Speech Outline

Chicken Pox

1.Intro A. When I was a little girl, I used to get mosquito bites all over my body; I used to complain to my mom that I had the chicken pox. She explained to me that that was impossible because I had the chicken pox as an infant and could never catch it again. But for someone who hasn’t had the chicken pox, it is important to know what it is, its symptoms, its phases, its prevention and treatments.
2.Body
A. What is it? I. the chicken pox is a viral infection medically known as the Varicella Zoster Infection. Commonly it is known as a contagious rash that appears all over the body. B. Symptoms I. According to Dr. John Mersch, some symptoms that may show before the actual infection in visible are headaches, discomfort or irritation, and abdominal pain or loss of appetite. It is important to see a doctor if you, or someone you know, is showing a combination of these symptoms because you or they may be at risk of having the chicken pox without knowing. The last symptom is visible and will appear as blister like bumps around the body.
Three Phases I. The chicken pox occurs in three stages. The first one being raised red or pink bumps that resemble small bug bites. The next phase being fluid filled blisters. These appear at the peak of the infection. It is important to not try and pop or scratch them off as it may cause further infections. Lastly the blisters will become crusty and