Chickenpox is a contagious disease that comes with a fever and rash. It is most common in children. It is caused by infection with the varicella-zoster virus. In general, the highest rate of illness is found in the age group of 5-9 years, followed by 0-4 years , 10-14 years , 15-24 years, and 25-34 years, respectively. It may also occur in people aged 35 and over. This disease has a similar chance of occurring in both men and women, who are usually people who have never had the disease or have not been vaccinated against this disease before.
Two important symptoms of the disease
Children with the disease will have a low fever, be weak and have a loss of appetite. Adults usually have a high fever and body aches similar to the flu. They may or may not have a fever.
A rash will appear at the same time as the fever starts or 1 day after the fever starts. In the beginning, a flat red rash will appear first. Later, it will become raised bumps with clear liquid and itching. After another 2-3 days, สมัคร ufabet, it will scab over. These rashes and bumps will appear along the hairline first and then spread to the face, body, and back. Some people will have bumps in their mouths, causing the mouth and tongue to rot. A sore throat will occur. The duration of the disease from the onset of a rash until it scabs over is approximately 6-7 days.
Preventing the spread of disease
People who have chickenpox should isolate themselves from others by staying away from school or work until the rash has completely scabbed over. They should avoid close contact with others, especially pregnant women, infants, and people with low immunity.
Chickenpox, although not a serious disease in children, is usually self-limited if there are no complications. However, this is the reason why children miss school because it is a contagious disease. Treatment is symptomatic. If there are no complications, you should rest and drink plenty of water. If you have a high fever, use Paracetamol to reduce the fever. Aspirin should not be used because it can cause brain and liver symptoms, leading to death.