Immunology 05- Vaccination

Question 1

def. Chicken Pox + cause by

Answer 1

aka. Varicella is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus

Question 2

what kind of disease is chicken pox?

Answer 2

airborne disease spread easily through coughs and sneezes of an infected person or through contact with blisters

Question 3

what does Chicken Pox result in?

Answer 3

skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters which eventually scab over,,,
starts on the face, chest and back and then spreads over the whole body

Question 4

Is chicken pox dangerous?

Answer 4

It is dangerous and potentially fatal for immune deficient persons and during pregnancy, often more severe in adults than children

Question 5

When do Chicken pox symptoms begin?

Answer 5

10-21 days after exposure to virus, might be spread from 1-2 days before the rash appears until all lesions have crusted over

Question 6

Is there Vaccination for Chicken Pox?

Answer 6

yes and it is recommended in many countries but not Switzerland, where 90% of people become infected