Chickenpox is a common infectious disease, caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract. Two days before the onset and five days after the onset, there were a lot of viruses in the nose, mouth and throat of patients, which spread into the air through droplets. How long is the infection period of chickenpox? Chickenpox is highly contagious, and patients are the only source of infection. About 90% of children who come into contact with it will get sick. In addition, it is contagious from the day before the onset to the dry scab of all rashes.
Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, which is mainly transmitted through respiratory tract. Two days before the onset and five days after the onset, there were a large number of viruses in the nose, mouth and throat of patients, which spread into the air through droplets. After the virus enters the human body, 95% people will get sick. Because adults already have antibodies. Patients with severe chickenpox will have a high fever and be covered with chickenpox. Patients with mild chickenpox sometimes do not have a fever, and there are not many chickenpox on their bodies. How long is the infection period of chickenpox? Chickenpox appeared in batches, starting with little red dot, becoming blisters, then collapsing and finally scabbing. So the shape you see is different. Chicken pox grows to the heart, mostly in the head, face, chest, limbs and other parts. In addition, the patient's oral cavity, nasal cavity, vulva and other parts will also appear ulcers.
Be careful not to let the patient go out, pay attention to isolation, so as not to infect others, and pay attention to the patient's diet. You should give your children some light soft food. In addition, although chickenpox itches, it can't be caught, because it will scar, and it may also lead to secondary infection of bacteria, and severe sepsis will occur.
You can take some antipruritic drugs, such as chlorpheniramine. If the blister is broken, it can be coated with purple liquid medicine, and ultraviolet radiation can also be carried out in places with many blisters. During the period of chickenpox infection, it is suggested that the child's hand should be bandaged to prevent him from scratching the blister, and at the same time, attention should be paid to keeping the patient's skin clean. Change soft underwear frequently, and you can also give your child some particles for clearing heat and detoxifying, but don't give him antibiotics, and pay attention to let the patient rest more. In addition, if the patient's temperature exceeds 40 degrees,
Measles can cause low cellular immune function and easily get chicken pox. Generally, children are less likely to get chickenpox within 6 months.
The infection period of chickenpox is not very long and can be prevented. Injection of immune needle and immunoglobulin within 3 days will generally not cause illness. Injection within 5 days can reduce the incidence, or even the incidence will be mild. Once it is more than 5 days, the effect of re-injection will be worse.