September 26‚ 2011 Varicella-zoster is the virus that causes Chickenpox‚ and closely resembles the herpes virus. Chickenpox is a very communicable virus that can be transmitted by touching the fluid from a chickenpox blister or if a person suffering from the virus coughs or sneezes near another person. Chickenpox is easily identified by the tell tale fluid filled itchy blisters that form on the body. “Most children with chickenpox act sick‚ with symptoms such as a fever‚ headache‚ tummy ache‚
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Professor Steiner University of Phoenix HCS 457 Chickenpox is a highly communicable virus named the varicella-zoster virus and closely resembles the herpes virus. The virus can be released into the air by coughing or sneezing‚ spreading the virus from person to person. The virus also can be spread by touching the fluids from a chickenpox blister. Chickenpox is so contagious that an individual who has never had exposure to chickenpox has an 80% chance of obtaining the disease when in close
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In the early 1990s‚ an average of 4 million people got varicella‚ 10‚500 to 13‚000 were hospitalized (range‚ 8‚000 to 18‚000)‚ and 100 to 150 died each year. In the 1990s‚ the highest rate of varicella was reported in preschool-aged children. Chickenpox vaccine became available in the United States in 1995. In 2010‚ 90% of children 19 to 35 months old in the United States had received one dose of varicella vaccine‚ varying from 72% to 97% by state and city. Among adolescents 13 to 17 years of age
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Epidemiology: Chickenpox (Varicella) Sheree Criner‚ RN Grand Canyon University NRS 427 V December 21‚ 2014 Epidemiology: Chickenpox (Varicella) As stated by to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (CDC‚ 2013); chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV causes a primary infection that is characterized by a rash with macules‚ papules‚ and then vesicles. Other symptoms include fever‚ lethargy‚ and pruritus. VZV then remains in the body on the sensory nerve
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Elizabeth Segura Childhood Illnesses and Injuries Essay Five common childhood illnesses are chickenpox‚ colds‚ croup‚ diarrhea‚ and ear infections. Starting off with chickenpox‚ it’s a contagious illness that is caused by varicella-zoster virus and may be transmitted by sneezes‚ coughs‚ or shared food or drinks by an infected person. There is a higher risk of getting chickenpox when a person has not had the chickenpox vaccine. The first symptoms start appearing fourteen to sixteen days after contacting
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the same order it appeared. Serious complications of measles include pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). 3. Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. It used to be one of the classic childhood diseases. However‚ it has become much less common since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine. 4. Acne is an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or
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TDA 2.2 2.1 Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Illness Symptoms Causes Development Period Chickenpox (Most children catch chicken pox at some point.) Rash of red‚ itchy spots that turn into fluid –filled blisters. Headache‚ joint pain and a very high temperature. Chickenpox is spread in the same way as a common cold or flu. They crust over to form scabs‚ which eventually drop of. It takes seven to ten days for the symptoms to show after you have come into contact
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As the vast spread of disease worldwide has posed a great seriousness to our lives as well as to our children’s life in today’s age of information and technology. As we know children are more prone to disease. This is in light of the fact that the inbuilt immune system of children is low. Therefore‚ they easily get infected. It is clear that with Science of Medicine and Pharmacy rapidly developed‚ parents do not concern as much as before about common childhood disease for their children. They can
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heal without scarring. Chicken pox is spread easily through coughs or sneezes of ill individuals or through direct contact with secretions from the rash. Following primary infection there is usually lifelong immunity from further episodes of chickenpox. Chickenpox is rarely fatal‚ although it is generally more severe in adult males than in adult females or children. Pregnant women and those with a suppressed immune system are at highest risk of serious complications. Chicken pox is now believed to be
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Introduction……………………………………………………………………….Page 3 Signs and Symptoms……………………………………………………………...Page 4 Causes of Chickenpox……………………………………………………………Page 5 Sources of Chickenpox…………………………………………………………..Page 6 Mode of Transmission……………………………………………………………Page 7 Incubation and Possible Complications…………………………………………Page 8 Infectivity of Chickenpox………………………………………………………...Page 9 Prevention of Chickenpox………………………………………………………..Page 10 - 11 Control of Chickenpox……………………………………………………………Page 13 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………Page 13
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