Chickenpox Encyclopedia by https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus Chickenpox is not made from chicken en-us 2020-05-08 07:50:37 UTC 2025-11-27 15:24:33 UTC hello@padlet.com How to detect chickenpox? syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/559246918 2020-05-08 08:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/559246918 What is exactly a chicken pox? tutyfathiah https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/559886187 Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus. It is common in children, teens and young adults. 

How did chickenpox gets its name?

One of the theories said that the blisters or red spots seen in chickenpox once thought to look like chickpeas.


]]> 2020-05-08 14:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/559886187 Chickenpox can be treat 💯 syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560298792 2020-05-08 16:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560298792 The Truth behind Tzank Test syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560325032 2020-05-08 17:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560325032 Know the Pathophysiology! ikrammuhiyidin https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560944230 The causes of chickenpox is the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). ]]> 2020-05-09 01:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/560944230 Is chickenpox same as shingles? tutyfathiah https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561446043 No, chickenpox is usually a milder disease compared to shingles even though they are caused by the same virus. Chickenpox is caused by the INITIAL INFECTION of varicella zoster virus whereas shingles results from REACTIVATION of the virus long after chickenpox has disappeared.]]> 2020-05-09 13:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561446043 MPVPCS yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561734947 Lets look at what is all about MPVPCS :

1) Macule - flat spots at least 1 cm in size

2) Papule - raised skin lesions less than 1 cm in size

3) Vesicle - which is small, fluid-filled sacs that form in about one day and then break and leak

4) Pustule - sometimes the vesicle consists of pus filled sacs.

5) Crust - which cover the broken blisters and take several days to heal

6) Scar -  inflammation of skin which is common in chickenpox lead to scar with sunken appearance

]]> 2020-05-09 17:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561734947 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735143 The distinctive features of chickenpox are a rapidly progressive polymorphic eruption from rose-coloured macules to papules, vesicles, pustules and crusts.

The generalised itchy rash appears in crops, which typically first appear a few days after the onset of the prodromal fever and malaise. 

The distribution of the rash is variable, but lesions usually appear centrally on the face and trunk before spreading to the limbs. As lesions begin to heal and scab over, new peripheral lesions develop. Complete resolution of the rash is expected within two weeks of the onset of signs and symptoms, and most lesions heal without scarring.


]]> 2020-05-09 17:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735143 Rapidly progressive polymorphic eruption yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735555 2020-05-09 17:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735555 A timeline to illustrate the typical sequence of events following infection with Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735739
Chickenpox usually follows a mild, self limiting course in otherwise healthy children.

Following exposure to VZV, patients typically experience generalised systemic upset, such as nausea, myalgia, fever and reduced appetite, before the appearance of skin lesions which is the the incubation period up to 21 days.

The infectious period is typically 8-10 days. The virus is highly contagious in the 2-3 days preceding the appearance of the rash and persists until all the vesicles have crusted over. This is clinically important when considering the spread of infection to vulnerable groups, such as immunocompromised children, pregnant women or neonates, who may benefit from administration of Varicella Zoster immunoglobulin following exposure.
]]> 2020-05-09 17:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735739 BE ALERT! yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735920 The most commonly reported signs and symptoms of chickenpox described here.
SIGNS
  • Vesicular rash appears on the scalp, face and trunk, then spreads distally to limbs 
  • Vesicles on mucous membranes
  • Reduced urine output
  • Dehydration
  • Spots turns into itchy blister

SYMPTOMS
  • Nausea
  • Muscle aches
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue
  • Pruritus
  • Fever
]]> 2020-05-09 17:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561735920 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561740473 2020-05-09 17:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561740473 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561744552 2020-05-09 18:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561744552 QUIZ yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561748033 2020-05-09 18:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561748033 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561749138 1. What is the scientific name for the chicken pox virus?
A Vaccinia virus
B HIV virus
CHuman papilloma virus
D Varicella zoster virus

2. What can mostly prevent chicken pox?
A. It can't be prevented.
B. A pill can prevent it.
C. It is prevented by a plant.
D. It can be prevented by a vaccine.

3. Which of the following are not symptoms of chicken pox?
A. chills
B. rash
C. runny nose
D. coughing

4. What is the usual outcome of chicken pox in children?
A. on-and-off sickness for a few weeks
B. recovering in about a month
C. recovering in a couple of days
D. recovery in a week or so

5. Which ages account for half of the victims of chicken pox?
A. 0-4
B. 32+
C. 10-31
D. 5-9

6. Chicken pox isn't contagious.
A. True
B. False

7. Does chicken pox usually last longer in children or adults?
A. Adults
B. Adults cannot get the disease.
C. Children
D. Both adults and children have it for the same amount of time.

8. Most people only get chicken pox once in their lifetime.
A. True
B. False

9. The virus that causes chicken pox is a part of what virus family?
A. retroviruses
B. coronaviruses
C. herpesviruses
D. poxviruses

10. The spots, which are symptoms of the chicken pox disease, start in which of the following places?
A. face and trunk
B. inside the body
C. hands and feet
D. knees and elbows


            -QUESTION END-
]]> 2020-05-09 18:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561749138 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561766404 2020-05-09 18:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561766404 yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561779056 2020-05-09 18:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561779056 Chickenpox vaccine lessens likelihood of pediatric shingles yamunaravi27 https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561783885 2020-05-09 18:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/561783885 Let's begin the investigation! syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566537732 2020-05-12 04:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566537732 1. Clinical diagnosis syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566538563 It is also called as physical examination where the doctor will observed and test any clinical symptoms to the patient. In this method, doctor generally diagnosed based on rash. 

]]> 2020-05-12 04:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566538563 2. Tzank test syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566538896 The Tzank Test is one of the rapid test to determining chickenpox. This test required blister sample from patient]]> 2020-05-12 04:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566538896 3. Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) Test syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566539429 It is a qualitative detection of Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in cell cultures by immunofluorescence method.

In this method, the VZN-antigen are observed under fluorescence microscope]]> 2020-05-12 04:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566539429 4. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566539831 It is a most sensitive method for confirming a diagnosis of varicella
from scabs, vesicular fluid, or cells samples.]]> 2020-05-12 04:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566539831 5. Complete Blood count & Liver Test Function syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566540010 If the patient is suspected to receive complication from chickenpox (e.g. streptococcal infections, pneumonia, liver failure, Reye's syndrome), the doctor will conduct further investigation through complete blood count and liver test function.

**Complete blood count: measures several components of blood such as rbc, wbc, platelet

** Liver function test: measures the state of patient' liver. ]]> 2020-05-12 04:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566540010 6. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Analysis syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566540453 Similar to previous procedure, this CSF analysis is conducted to patient that been suspected to receive complication from chickenpox (e.g. encephalitis, cerebellar ataxia), the doctor will conduct further investigation through observing content on cerobrospinal fluid. ]]> 2020-05-12 04:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566540453 Feel free to ask us 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566570742 2020-05-12 05:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566570742 1. Acyclovir syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566582600 It is an antiviral therapy in which help to treat the viral infection and reduce the symptoms. 

This medication should be taken orally and it is best to start taking acyclovir as soon as possible after the first sign of the chickenpox rash (72hrs on early onset) 
]]> 2020-05-12 05:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566582600 2. Varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG) syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566582839 Contain high level of IgG antibodies to help against the varicella-zoster virus. It is given to individual who having high risk to get complication of chickenpox (e.g. infant, pregnant women, immunodeficient patient)

This medication is given through either intramuscular injection or intravenous injection. 
]]> 2020-05-12 05:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566582839 3. Good Hygiene syakirapyong https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566583735 It is also recommend for chickenpox patient to get daily bath with warm water for helping in reduce itch.

Clipping nail also recommend to avoid from secondary bacterial infection.]]> 2020-05-12 05:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566583735 What Causes Chickenpox? khairunnisamohdizham https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566772502 Chickenpox is caused by Human Herpes Virus 3 which also known as Varicella Zoster Virus. It commonly infecting children, teenager and young adult. When a person is healed from the symptoms of chickenpox, the virus will stay in the body and can be reactivated back in adulthood. Once it is reactivated, it is no called as chickenpox but, shingles.]]> 2020-05-12 07:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566772502 Transmission of Varicella Zoter Virus khairunnisamohdizham https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566796640 Did you know that this virus can be transmitted through airborne respiratory droplets like
-Coughing
-Sneezing
-Laughing

If you come across someone who has chickenpox, beware! The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with vesicle fluid from the blister of chickenpox patient. If you touch their clothes that has the vesicle fluid on it, you might also be infected with the virus!]]> 2020-05-12 07:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566796640 Beware of the Cough! khairunnisamohdizham https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566813168 2020-05-12 07:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566813168 Beware of the Sneeze! khairunnisamohdizham https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566829059 2020-05-12 08:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566829059 Beware of the Laugh! khairunnisamohdizham https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566831285 2020-05-12 08:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/566831285 How to prevent chickenpox? nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574112639 2020-05-15 02:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574112639 Varicella-zoster virus did it! ikrammuhiyidin https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574115026 1. The VZV transmission by airborne droplet. Can also occur by direct personal contact.
2. Once inside the body, virus accumulate in upper respiratory tract. T-cells mainly CD4+ and CD8+ attack the virus. The T-cells infected
3. Incubation period takes about 10-21 days. Viruses increase lead to viremia
4. The infected T-cells carry the viruses to the keratinocyte
5. Body immune mechanism like A-interferon produced to control the multiplication of viruses
6. The viruses overcome the body immune system & develop cutaneous lesions.
7. This is said to be secondary viremia. There are presence of small vesicles with pus.
8. The pus filled with infected cell particles on the skin surface
9. A person said to stop being infectious after all lesion crusted
10. When cured, this is said to be primary infection. the virus will dormant in dorsal root of ganglion
11. When the immunocompromised happen, viruses active again and form shingles.

]]> 2020-05-15 02:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574115026 1. Get vaccinated for chickenpox. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574118012 Vaccination introduces weakened viral particles to the immune system so that it can mount a strong response when it comes in contact with stronger virulent particles.

  •  Varicella vaccine is usually given to toddlers between ages of 12-15 months
]]> 2020-05-15 02:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574118012 2. Keep your immune system strong. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574127739 Focus on ways to boost your immune system to naturally preventing chickenpox.

  •  Getting more sleep, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, cutting down refined sugars
  •  Reduce alcohol consumption, quit cigarette smoking, practice good hygiene and light exercise
  • Dietary supplements intake such as vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc
]]> 2020-05-15 02:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574127739 3. Avoid other children and adults with chickenpox. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574133502 Avoiding people who are infected is a good strategy to help prevent contracting chickenpox as it is highly contagious.

  •  Isolate them in their room to prevent the infection from spreading
]]> 2020-05-15 02:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574133502 4. Disinfect your house and hands. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574138485 Disinfecting your house as a form of prevention if a child or other household member is infected because chickenpox is so contagious.

  • Make sure clothes, bed sheets and towels of infected person washed thoroughly
  • Do not rub your eyes or put fingers in the mouth after touching someone with chickenpox
  • Wash hands multiple times daily with regular soap
]]> 2020-05-15 02:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574138485 5. Let the illness run its course. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574142089 Letting it run its course is the best way of gaining natural immunity to the varicella zoster virus which will prevent future infections. ]]> 2020-05-15 02:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574142089 6. Talk to your doctor about antiviral drugs. nelsazmi https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574145016 Drugs called antivirals are recommended for people who have a high risk of complications from chickenpox as they are able to kill viruses or prevent them from reproduce in the body.

  • Valacyclovir and famciclovir are only for adults
  • Natural antiviral compounds that can be taken as supplements include vitamin C, olive leaf extract, garlic and oregano oil
]]> 2020-05-15 02:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/syakirapyong/chickenisnotvirus/wish/574145016