Thursday, July 14, 2011

VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS / HERPES ZOSTER / CHICKEN FOX

 nEtiology : Varicella Zoster virus (VZV)
nTransmitted in respiratory secretions and in the fluid of skin lessions
ØAirborne spread
ØDirect contact
nClinical manifestation of varicella
ØIncubation period 10 – 21 days
ØProdromal fever , malaise, anorexia, headache
ØEruption :
vScalp, face, trunk
vMacules – vesicles – crusting
vSimultaneous presence of lessions


Clinical manifestation of Herpes Zoster
Ø  Eruption in one dermatome
Treatment 
Localized pain, hyperesthesias, pruritus

nProphylaxis :
  Acyclovir : 20 mg/kg/dose
  Vaccination 

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