What are the symptoms of varicella ?
Chickenpox causes a very itchy rash that spreads from the body to the neck, face, arms and legs. During a seven to 10 day cycle, the rash progresses from red bumps to fluid-filled blisters called vesicles that drain and turn into scabs. Vesicles may appear in the mouth, around the eyes or on the genitals and can be very painful. Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness spread by coughing, sneezing and touching sick individuals’ clothing, bedding or blisters. Symptoms appear 21 days after exposure. Infected individuals become contagious a day before the rash appears, and they stay contagious until vesicles turn into scabs. How is varicella treated? Treatment for chickenpox depends on the individual’s age and the severity of the illness. Healthy children may need no more than acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to lower their fever and over-the-counter medications to relieve itching. Teens and adults with chickenpox usually have more severe symptoms, and, even if they’re normal
Varicella causes a rash characterized by fluid filled, blister-like “vesicles” that are very itchy and usually spread from the chest, abdomen, and face to the limbs. There may be a mild fever and fatigue 1-2 days prior to the onset of the rash. The vesicles usually last from 3 to 7 days, then they dry up and scab over.
