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Infectious Diseases, Liver Specialist, Allergy Specialist, Family Medicine, Vaccine Specialist
Post-Doc (S.Kor), PhD (S.Kor), FCR (Harvard USA), FPH (Royls Coll Phy UK), CIEH (UK), IDSR (WHO), DPH (PSEC), CPHE (ICMSR), IPC (WHO), CCRC (USA) GHC (WHO), IPPCR (USA), CGCP (NIDA USA), JRA-OT (WHO), PMP (USA), ICG (WHO), LMO (S.Kor), IMS (WHO), CCTM (USA), TOPIK (S.Kor), PSEA (WHO), STI (PK), PISA (WHO), DRM (WHO), RWE (KARA S.Kor), NSER (KFNSER S.Kor), AMR-NAP (WHO), CMR-IPV (WHO), ACRP-Cert (USA) MS&BS (NUST PK), Member ACRP (USA), Member AGA (USA), Member CDA (USA), Member IHME (USA), Mem
Infectious Diseases
MBBS, Diplomate American Board Infectious Diseases, Diplomate American Board Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
MBBS, FCPS Medicine, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
Diabetologist, Infectious Diseases
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), OJT Infectious Diseases (UK), Diploma in Diabetes (UK)
General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Infectious Diseases
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MRCP, B.Sc. (PU)
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral illness. It causes a red, itchy rash that turns into fluid-filled blisters. You may also feel feverish and tired. The chickenpox meaning in Urdu describes the rash and symptoms from the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are mild, but it can be serious in adults or people with weak immunity.
Signs usually appear 10–21 days after exposure. They include:
Fever
Headache
Loss of appetite
Rash that turns into itchy blisters
Blisters that crust over and heal
General fatigue
Chickenpox spreads by:
Breathing in virus from coughs or sneezes
Touching the fluid from blisters
Direct contact with an infected person
You are at higher risk if you:
Have never had chickenpox or the vaccine
Are pregnant or older adult
Have a weak immune system
You can protect yourself by:
Getting the chickenpox vaccine
Avoiding contact with infected people
Isolating infected individuals until blisters heal
Doctors may use:
Physical exam of rash
Reviewing symptoms and exposure history
Home Care:
Calamine lotion to relieve itching
Cool baths with baking soda or oatmeal
Drink plenty of fluids
Medications:
Acetaminophen for fever
Antihistamines for itch
Antiviral drugs for high-risk patients
When Needed:
Antibiotics for skin infection
Hospital care for severe cases
Complications may include:
Bacterial skin infections
Pneumonia
Encephalitis
Marham enables you to communicate with experienced healthcare professionals to obtain professional guidance. You can find the best general physician or pediatrician for chickenpox treatment through Marham. You can book an online and in-person appointment with specialist doctors through Marham's website, Android app, iOS app, and by calling 03111222398.
The Marham platform strives to offer expert-reviewed information, including error elimination, to all its consumers. Patients should always consult experts for medical advice instead of relying on this information. The information available on this page is for general information purposes. Always seek medical advice from your doctor before any treatment and therapy.