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MSN I, 21.04.2020 FN Chicken Pox
MSN I, 21.04.2020 FN Chicken Pox
UNIT-XII
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
• 10-21 days
malaise
• This stage is lasts for about 24 hours in children and 2-3 days in
Exanthem period (phase) Eruptive stage
The skin lesions – the hallmark of the infection
This stage is characterized by the
Rapid evolution
Pleomorphism
Fever
The rash begins as multiple small red bumps (papules) that look like
pimples or insect bites.
These blisters can spread to cover much of the skin, and in some cases
also may be found inside the mouth. nose ,ear and rectum.
Reconvalescence period (phase)
Finally, these open wounds crust over and turn into scabs.
As they heal, new bumps appear.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSES
ELISA
COMPLICATION OF CHICKEN POX
Indications
Vaccination