Institute of Child Health chickenpox warning Caused by the same virus as shingles, it spreads very easily. Germs stay in the air for a long time. Prevention is difficult. Most of the rashes appear on the body and face. Older children and adults are more likely to experience complications. May be infected in the bloodstream. Repeat.. have a fever. Do not use aspirin because it may cause symptoms to the brain and liver, causing death.
On August 29, 2022, the Department of Medical Services advised chickenpox. Is a rash with fever and a blistering rash on the skin all over the body. often found on the body And the face over the arms, legs, some people may have symptoms. Respiratory and other systems as well. It is common in children. Sometimes there may be complications. which can be life threatening
Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services revealed that Causes of chickenpox Caused by a virus known as varicella virus (varicella virus) is a virus. The same kind that causes shingles.
Chickenpox is characterized by fever, body aches and pains similar to the flu. and clear blister rash on the skin, the fever is high or low and the blisters are many or less depending on age The child will have only a low-grade fever and a small number of blisters. As children and adults tend to have high fevers and lots of blisters. rash in chickenpox There is a specific feature is that the rash starts from a red blister. Becomes a clear blister and breaks out into a scab. When the rash has appeared for 2-3 days, many types of blisters will be visible. at the same time
Most of the rashes appear on the body and face. Children with chickenpox have mild symptoms and have fewer pulmonary and brain complications than older children aged 13 years or over and adults but have a bacterial infection. Frequent skin complications causing scarring on the skin and may even cause infection in the blood stream
Chickenpox can spread to others very easily because the bacteria can stay in the air for a long time and chickenpox patients can spread the infection to other people for several days, from 1 – 2 days before the fever and rash to when the last blister scabs, or about 7 days after the patient’s onset of symptoms
Dr. Adisai Phattatang, Director of Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health added that Chickenpox is a disease that goes away on its own. There may be a fever for a few days, while the blisters will scab and disappear in 1-3 weeks, so the patient should get enough rest. and drink lots of water If you have a high fever, you can take medicine to reduce it. You shouldn’t take aspirin because it can cause cerebral and hepatic symptoms, leading to death.
Should take a shower and use soap to wash the skin clean. Nails should be cut short. and avoid scratching because it may cause infection In very itchy cases, anti-itch medication may be given. reduces itching
chickenpox prevention is difficult because the patient can spread the infection chickenpox virus to others since the onset of fever until dry, scaly wounds
Therefore, the defense is If your child is sick with chickenpox, they must stop going to school. prevent infecting others and the chickenpox vaccination, which is an alternative vaccine for children 1 year and older.
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