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Adris Dorsey Anatomy Block 2. Chicken Pox. What is Chicken Pox?. Chicken Pox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. . What are some causes of Chicken Pox?.
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Adris Dorsey Anatomy Block 2 Chicken Pox
What is Chicken Pox? • Chicken Pox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body.
What are some causes of Chicken Pox? • The Chicken Pox is caused by a virus called Varicella-Zoster. Varicella-Zoster is a type of herpes virus. After the Chicken Pox, the virus hibernates intill the body’s immune system becomes weak or the body goes through stress. • This virus is transferred through human contact (touch, sneezing, coughing).
What are some signs of Chicken Pox? • Some symptoms include a fever, mild headache, stomach ache, and being hungry all the time.
Are there any treatments or cures? • Doctors may describe an antihistamine for itching. • If you have a bad case some might suggest an Antiviral drug such as acyclovir or a drug called Immune Globulin Intravenous. • Another treatment is to get the Chicken Pox vaccine.
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