VARICELLA

Question 1

Infectious Agent

Answer 1

Herpesvirus Varcellae

Question 2

a DNA containing virus

Answer 2

Herpesvirus Varcellae

Question 3

are the only sourse of infections.

Answer 3

HUMAN BEINGS

Question 4

this is closely related ir identical to

Answer 4

Herpes zoster virus

Question 5

also known as varicella, is a
highly contagious disease of viral; etiology that is characterized by vesicular eruption on the skin and mucous membrane with mild constitutional symptoms.

Answer 5

Chickenpox

Question 6

S/S before the rash appears

Answer 6

A general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
- Fever (usually worse in adults than children)
- Aching muscles
- Loss of appetite
- Sometimes there may be a feeling of nausea

Question 7

its severity varies considerably. Some patients may have just a few spots, while others are covered all over the body.
The spots, which develop in clusters, generally appear on the face, on the limbs, on the chest, and stomach.

Answer 7

An itchy rash

Question 8

Initially, there are small red spots that itch a lot. They then develop into spots with blisters on top - these can become very itchy.
•Within about _________ the blisters cloud over and start drying out (a crust develops)

Answer 8

48 hours

Question 9

Within about _________, the crusts fall off on their own.

Answer 9

10 days

Question 10

More severe S/S

Answer 10

• The skin around the spots and/or blisters becomes painful and red
• There are breathing difficulties

Question 11

MOT

Answer 11

• direct contact with patients who schd the virus from the vesicles
• indirect contact, through lines or formites
• airborne, and spread by droplet infection.

Question 12

INCUBATION PERIOD

Answer 12

14-16DAYS

Question 13

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Answer 13

Determination of V-Z virus though
- Complement Fixation Test
- Electron Microscopic examination of vesicular fluid

Question 14

NURSING MANAGEMENT:

Answer 14

• Respiratory isolation is a must until all vesicles have crust.
• Prevent secondary infection of the skin lesion through hygienic care of the patient •Attention should be given to nasopharyngeal secretions and discharges.
• Lines must be disinfected under the sunlight or through boiling.
• Cut fingernails and wash hands
• A child must wear mitten
• Provide activities to keep child occupied to lessen pruritus
• Observe oral and nasal care as rash may appear at the buccal cavity