Chickenpox

 Chickenpox


Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. It begins with an eye infection and a rash, but the characteristic spots of the disease appear all over the body, mainly on the trunk and head. They itch and form chickenpox scars. Most small sores heal without scarring.


A chickenpox patient

Chickenpox has an incubation period of 10 to 21 days. The disease is spread by direct contact with small droplets from the nose of an infected person. Once infected, a person receives lifelong immunity to prevent re-infection.


The disease is more severe in adults than in young children, and can rarely be fatal. Pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications from the disease.  The most common complication is a small, painful rash called shingles, which results from the virus reactivation.


Symptoms


As mentioned above, chickenpox is spread by direct contact with an infected person or through droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by direct contact with the secretions from the blisters. An infected person can spread the disease or infect someone else only during the two days before the rash appears on the body until the rash heals and forms a scab. This period lasts between 5 and 14 days. It takes 10 to 21 days for someone to get the disease after being exposed to the virus by an infected person.


In the early stages of chickenpox, the rash appears as a red, pink, 2 to 4 mm-wide rash.  These red spots develop into thin-walled, clear fluid-filled blisters. This produces a characteristic rash, similar to a “drop of water on a rose petal.” After eight to twelve hours, the fluid in the blisters becomes cloudy and the blisters rupture to form a crust. This secretion is highly contagious. However, once the crust forms, it is no longer infectious. After seven days, the crust falls off, and in some cases, a crater-like scar forms. Although one sore may complete the cycle described above after seven days, a characteristic feature of chickenpox is that new sores appear every day for several days. Therefore, new sores stop appearing about a week ago, and the existing sores scab over and heal. Therefore, infected people should be reintroduced to society only after all sores have crusted over and healed.


 The reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body results in a rash with a cluster of small lesions called ‘shingles’. These lesions can spread the virus again. Contact with an infected person is not necessary for the disease to spread. The disease is transmitted before the person knows they have the disease and before the lesions appear. Chickenpox patients spread the virus to others from two (2) days before the lesions appear until the lesions heal, that is, until 4-5 days after the lesions appear.


What are the scientific aspects of unscientific myths?







Should one isolate oneself from society for 14 days? - Yes. The carrier should be prevented from entering the environment.


Should one not bathe for 14 days? - If the water is not released into public streams while bathing, it is advisable to bathe with antiseptic soap at least three times a day.


 Should we avoid foods that are high in protein (dried fruits, etc.)? - Since viruses are high in protein, it is not advisable to reduce such nutrients.


Is it necessary to consume cold foods daily? - Additionally, it is advisable if you are free from diseases related to mucus.


Is it advisable to spread kohomba leaves on sleeping seats? - Although there is no scientific basis for this, kohomba leaves provide cooling to the hot body. However, it is necessary to seek expert opinions on what effect it has on the pathogens in the body


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