Chickenpox by Alexa F

1. CDC Page

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2. What is?

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Contagious viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus enters through the respiratory system, targeting the skin and the peripheral nerves. It usually spreads through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person.

3. Causative agent- Varicella-zoster virus

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4. Complications

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Pneumonia
Encephalitis
Bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissues

5. Diagnosis

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Characteristic rash
PCR is the best method for VZV in skin lesions such as vesicular lesions or scabs.
Other techniques such as direct fluorescent antibody and blood tests (IgM) are not as accurate as PCR.

6. Prevention and Treatment

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The best way to prevent its to get vaccinated - 2 doses

To relieve the symptoms of the virus, some treatments include using calamine lotion and taking a cool bath with baking soda to ease itching.
It's also recommended to keep your nails short to prevent the virus from spreading to other parts of your body. While acetaminophen can help reduce fever, avoid using aspirin medications as they are associated with Reyes Syndrome.
In severe cases, Acyclovir treatment is recommended to manage the virus.

8. Chickenpox vaccine infographic

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7. Success

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This article provides a summary of the growing evidence, mostly from high and middle-income countries, supporting the significant impact of universal vaccination in reducing the incidence of diseases and related hospitalizations, while also being cost-effective.

The findings suggest that there is a consistent reduction of over 80% in the incidence of diseases and hospitalizations in most studies with longer follow-ups.

The second dose of vaccination has also been found to have an additional positive effect, and indirect protection has been observed for the non-vaccinated groups.

10. Learn More

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11. NBC News

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Kentucky teenager reacts after having chickenpox because he refused to be vaccinated due to religious reasons

9. Featured Scientist

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