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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It presents with an itchy rash that goes through several phases from raised bumps to fluid-filled blisters to crusts and scabs. The virus is transmitted through direct contact or airborne droplets. While usually mild and self-limiting, it can develop into more serious complications in certain high-risk groups. Vaccination is recommended to prevent chickenpox. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms while the immune system fights the virus.

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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It presents with an itchy rash that goes through several phases from raised bumps to fluid-filled blisters to crusts and scabs. The virus is transmitted through direct contact or airborne droplets. While usually mild and self-limiting, it can develop into more serious complications in certain high-risk groups. Vaccination is recommended to prevent chickenpox. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms while the immune system fights the virus.

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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It presents with an itchy rash that goes through several phases from raised bumps to fluid-filled blisters to crusts and scabs. The virus is transmitted through direct contact or airborne droplets. While usually mild and self-limiting, it can develop into more serious complications in certain high-risk groups. Vaccination is recommended to prevent chickenpox. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms while the immune system fights the virus.

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    Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It presents with an itchy rash that goes through several phases from raised bumps to fluid-filled blisters to crusts and scabs. The virus is transmitted through direct contact or airborne droplets. While usually mild and self-limiting, it can develop into more serious complications in certain high-risk groups. Vaccination is recommended to prevent chickenpox. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms while the immune system fights the virus.

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    Presented by:

    Whelhelmina I. Montefrio, BSN – RN


    Head Nurse – Fever Ward
    Chickenpox
     a very contagious disease caused by the
    varicella-zoster virus ( a member of the
    herpes family of viruses )
     People who get the virus can develop into a
    serious illness in some babies or children,
    pregnant women, smokers & to a person w/
    poor immune system, ex. person w/
    leukemia, w/ HIV/AIDS, on high dose steroids
    medication, or are taking chemotherapy.
    Signs and Symptoms
    Initial symptoms of chicken pox includes:
    Fatigue
    Mild fever
    Lack of appetite
    & a feeling of being generally unwell
    This is quickly followed ( usually within 24hrs ) the development of red rash appears in the trunks,
    chest & then spread to other parts of the body including the mouth & throat, eyelids & genital area.
    Once the chicken pox rash appears, it goes through 3 phases :
    Raised pink or red bumps (papules) w/c break out over several days
    Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), forming from the raised bumps over about 1day before breaking &
    leaking
    Crusts & scabs , w/c cover the broken blisters & take several more days to heal
    The spots cause itching – one of the most annoying manifestations of CP & a pt. who scratches the
    lesions may excoriate the skin or cause an infection from bacteria that get into open lesions.
    Mode of
    Transmission Direct Contact

    Airborne
    Droplet
    Transmission
    11-21 days after the
    exposure

    1-2 Days before first lesion until


    last vesicle is dried 5-7 days
    Prevention

     Hygiene Measures

     Vaccination
    VACCINATION

     CDC recommends two doses of


    chickenpox vaccine for children,
    adolescents, and adults. Children
    should receive two doses of the vaccine
    the first dose at 12mos. through 15
    months old and a second dose at 4yrs
    old through 6 years old.
    Complications
     Dehydration
     Pneumonia
     Bleeding problems
     Infection or inflammation of the brain
    (encephalitis, cerebellar ataxia)
     Bacterial infections of the skin and
    soft tissues in children including
    Group A streptococcal infections
     Blood stream infections (sepsis)
     Toxic shock syndrome
     Bone infections
     Joint infections
    Varicella Pneumonia

     Lunginfection ( pneumonia)
    caused by the chickenpox virus is
    uncommon complication of
    chickenpox. It develops when the
    chickenpox virus travels to the
    lungs.
    Cont.

     Varicella pneumonia can occur 2 to


    10 days after the chickenpox rash.
    Fever and cough are usually the
    first signs. Most people recover
    from varicella pneumonia. But the
    symptoms may last for weeks or
    months.
    Signs and Symptoms

    Chest Pain
    Dyspnea
    Fever
    Cough
     Pleuritic friction rub
    Treatment & Nsg. Mngt.

     Likeother pneumonia-causing
    organisms, the Varicella virus can cause
    mild to severe symptoms in patients. It
    is commonly treated with an anti-viral
    and anti-inflammatory medications.
    Cont.

     Treatment mainly consists of easing and


    relieving the symptoms while the immune
    system suppresses the virus in the body.
    cont.
     Daily aseptic baths
     Oral Antihistamines to decrease
    pruritus.
     Acyclovir
     Avoid salicylates
     Isolation until all lesion have crusted
    Thank You .

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