CHIKENPOX

Chikenpox is a viral infection caused by varicella zoster virus. Although it is mostly common in children but can also occurs in adult and in most cases more severe than in children. It spreads from person to person by direct contact, through the air, sneezing or coughing in people who are not immune. It causes itchy blisters on every part of the body (from the scalp down to the legs) and discomfort. It is rarely found in people who are vaccinated but that does not mean such people cannot contract the desease.It takes 10-21days for the incubation to complete.
TREATMENT
There is vaccine all around for prevention. It is reccomended that everychild is vaccinated against this infection right from childhood.
When this rashes occur, It is better to tell children not to itch although it might be difficult. Wear socks on their hands to avoid itchying which might cause secondary infection.
Apply calamine lotion to reduce the itchying.
Pain reliever can also be taking.
Bath in cold water every 30 minutes to ease the itching.
Use a soft or mild bathing soap.
Do not rub towel on your body but dab it.
Do not get too warm and sweaty.
Drink plenty of water.
Antiviral drugs should be taken with your doctor’s priscription.
Infection In Pregnancy
Chikenpox in pregnant women can lead to viral transmission through the placenta to the foetus especially during the first trimester when the baby is just forming. This can cause a lot of damages as follows:
Damage to the brain
Damage to the eyes
Deformity in the hands and legs
Bladder malformation