Chickenpox Flashcards
1
Q
[…] red […] spots on the […] or chest that then spread to the rest of the body.
From a raised red spot, they form small […] filled […] that then crust over in the next few days.
They are VERY itchy.
A
raised, itchy, face
fluid, blisters
1
Q
Viral cause
A
Varicella-zoster aka human herpes virus 3 (HHV3).
2
Q
Advice
A
Once scabbed over, not infectious anymore
Stay away from immunosuppressed, pregnancy, etc
Short fingernails and long sleeved clothing to avoid scratching
