Chickenpox in children is usually mild, but if complications occur after smallpox, they are usually serious. Preschoolers are most often sick. Can a child be vaccinated against chickenpox? What does a rash look like with chicken pox and does it help recognize this infectious disease? Symptoms and treatment of chickenpox in children.

Chickenpox in childrenis also calledair gun , becausesmallpox virus- VZV herpesvirus ( Varicella Zoster Virus ) is transmitted by droplets as well as by wind over a distance of several dozen meters. A child becomes infected with chickenpox through airborne droplets through contact with a person suffering from smallpox or shingles. Chickenpox is a disease that takes an extremely long time to develop in the body. Smallpox usually appears two to three weeks after infection.

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Chickenpox in children: symptoms

The symptoms of chickenpox appear in a child up to two weeks after contact with the sick person. Before a rash develops on a child's body, it usually feels unwell for several days, and initial symptoms may indicate a cold. The child may have a fever (37°C-40°C), whine or runny nose. The rash with chickenpox usually first appears on the torso and spreads throughout the body over time, with spots also appearing in the nose and mouth. Initially, the rash takes the form of red, diffuse patches, but rather quickly turns into raised spots filled with serous fluid.

Chickenpox: rash

  • do not use powder - although it relieves itching initially, it dries up tightens the skin and causes pain, and besides, bacteria can grow underneath it, which is the easiest way to complications - lubricate the bubbles with gentian instead
  • cut your child's nails, wash their hands often, and at night, especially for younger children, wear cotton gloves
  • bath your baby every day for a few minutes in a mild solution of potassium permanganate (the water should be a light pink color)
  • do not rub the baby's skin with a sponge or a towel, only dry it gently
  • if the child has a rash in the intimate area, prepare a bath in warm water with chamomile
  • give your baby plenty of drinks, however for the sake ofbubbles that are most likely to appear in your mouth give up acidic drinks and teas
  • very often a rash in the mouth deprives the child of the appetite - then liquid and mushy foods work well, but the principle is the same as with drinks - nothing sour and irritating

Chickenpox in children: treatment

Treatment of chickenpox is to lower the fever and relieve itching. The doctor may prescribe antihistamines and sedatives for your child so they can sleep through the night. Only in exceptional cases are antiviral drugs or immunoglobulins administered.

Chickenpox in children: complications

Chickenpox should not be taken lightly because complications are always serious. In children, the most common complications may be:

  • impetigo
  • abscesses
  • pneumonia
  • purulent skin infection
  • ropowica
  • cellulitis
  • rose
  • wound scarlet
  • staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
  • Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
  • necrotizing fasciitis
  • sepsa
  • shingles

and complications involving the central nervous system, including

  • meningitis
  • encephalitis
  • cerebellar ataxia syndrome
  • transverse myelitis
  • aseptic meningitis
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • cranial nerve palsy

Rare complications of smallpox are:

  • myocarditis
  • arthritis
  • hepatitis
  • tubulo-interstitial nephritis
  • thrombocytopenia

Chickenpox in children: vaccination

A child can be vaccinated against chickenpox. The first dose of the vaccine may be given to a child before the age of 9 months (up to the age of 12), and after the age of 13, two doses of the vaccine should be given at least 6 weeks apart. The smallpox vaccine is very effective, but it is not included in the mandatory vaccination schedule. However, according to many doctors, having smallpox in childhood is still probably the best solution, as it gives you complete immunity to infection with the virus that causes it.

Shingles and chickenpox

Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus. However, the two diseases are different from each other.

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