chicken pox

Understanding
Chicken pox is an infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus. That disease is also known as the varicella. Like other diseases that are also caused by viruses, chicken pox can heal by itself (self limiting disease).

Chicken pox suffered by children under the age of 10 years. However, in some cases, the disease can also be suffered by adults. Even in adults, the symptoms are more severe than children.

Usually, a person will only suffer chickenpox once in a lifetime. However, it is possible you can be exposed more than once. But actually when it happens, that is no longer chicken pox shingles or fire pox.
Characteristic of chickenpox is a reddish-colored nodule and itchy. After a few days, the nodules will dry and peel off. Pineapple pox usually appears on the face, back, scalp, chest, abdomen, arms, and legs.

Diagnosis
The process of diagnosis of chicken pox should not pass blood tests or tests. Diagnosis can be made by looking at a person's clinical symptoms. For pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, you should immediately consult a doctor if you have symptoms of chicken pox. The chickenpox virus infected by pregnant women can affect the fetus it contains and cause abnormalities in the baby at birth. Rapid and appropriate diagnosis and treatment will reduce the risk of complications.

Doctors can also perform blood tests to confirm chicken pox. Laboratory examination to support the diagnosis of varicella is examination of Ig G Elisa virus varicela. If your body has chickenpox virus antibodies, you are protected from the disease.

Symptoms
There are several symptoms of chicken pox. The main symptoms you can recognize are the fever followed by the appearance of a red rash. This red rash will turn into fluid-filled nodules with easily recognizable shapes and textures. The condition is usually also accompanied by other symptoms - such as muscle aches and headaches.

After a red rash appears, you will feel itchy. Know that not all chickenpox sufferers experience the same rash symptoms. There are those who experience it all over the body (up to the area of the mouth, ears, and buttocks). But there are also only on certain body parts - like scalp, face, arms, and legs.

Here are the stages of red rash changes:

• The rash turns into a nodule and itchy
• Nodule usually contain liquid, thin-walled and fragile rupture
• After a few days, the nodules will dry and flake by itself 

Nodule usually does not appear simultaneously. So also when drying and peeling. There could be a nodule that dries and peeling but in other parts there are still not dry. Let the nodule rupture itself. If you break, then the risk of secondary infection becomes greater.The itching that arises from the chicken pox often makes the sufferer can not stand it. But you should be able to refrain from scratching it. Because scratching on the nodules can make skin infection or trigger scar (scar) after you recover.
For adolescents and adolescents, symptoms usually appear more severe than in children. Adults with chickenpox also have a higher risk of complications. If you are over 12 years of age, pregnant, or have a weakened immune system, you should immediately consult your doctor for appropriate treatment and can prevent complications.
Is it dangerous for chicken pox? This disease is often considered not life-threatening. But there are some people with chickenpox experienced more severe conditions. In some cases, there may be complications such as difficulty breathing, the skin around the nodule is red and symptoms of infection look. It can also occur dehydration symptoms such as dry mouth and rarely urinate. So do not ever underestimate it.

TreatmentHandling chickenpox depends on several conditions, among others:AgeHealth as a wholeDuration exposed to the virusThe severity of symptoms that appear
Generally, chickenpox sufferers only need handling at home. Things to note is adequate rest and make efforts to improve the immune system. The trick is to eat foods with balanced nutrition. In addition it is also necessary to keep the skin clean by staying bathed and drying the body slowly with a towel.
Treatment of chicken pox is done generally aims to relieve symptoms and maintain skin hygiene to avoid secondary infections. Meanwhile, to reduce the itching of chicken pox, you can apply calamine lotion or take antihistamine medication. But make sure you have consulted a doctor before before giving antihistamines to children.Monitor the fever that appears when you have chickenpox. Fever is a normal body reaction when an infection occurs. High body temperature can kill bacteria and virus causes illness. You should only take fever-lowering medication if you feel uncomfortable.
Next, make sure you take care of the chickenpox vigor to reduce the risk of bacterial infection. Steps that can be done include:

• Clean the skin with soapy water and soap
• Always keep your hands clean with routine washing
• Cut the nails so as not to injure the skin when accidentally scratching
• Keep clothes dry and clean
  

To prevent the spread of chicken pox, do not move outside the home first until all the nodules dry and peel. This usually takes about 10 days after the first symptoms appear. Avoid making contact with those who have not received chickenpox vaccination protection.

Cause

The cause of chicken pox or varicella simplex is a varicella zoster virus. This virus can be transmitted easily and quickly. The disease is spread aerorogenically or by air. The transmission of chickenpox can occur through:

• Direct contact with the patient
• Affected body fluid through sneezing or coughing
• Holding items previously contacted with the patient, such as sheets or dirty clothes

When to watch for chickenpox? The time to watch out for is 1-2 days before the red rash appears up to 7 days after it or until the nodules are completely dry and peeling off.

Here are the factors that can increase your risk of chicken pox:

• Never had chicken pox
• Not getting chickenpox vaccination, especially pregnant women
• Was in one room with chickenpox for more than 1 hour
• Have a weak immune system
• One house with children under 10 years old

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