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Chicken pox is a very contagious, yet common viral infection that results in an itchy rash characterized by red, pus-filled spots and blisters. Chicken pox tends to occur in the winter and spring months, but it can strike at any time of the year. Most children contract chicken pox before the age of 10, but it can be contracted by teenagers and adults alike. Chicken pox is not a serious illness when contracted in childhood, but it can create complications in adults.
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Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella zoster virus. The virus is spread by direct contact with an infected person or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Outbreaks are common within families and in schools. Symptoms do not appear until two days after a person reaches the infectious stage, so it is very difficult to prevent spreading the illness. Once a person has chicken pox, he is considered immune, although second attacks can occur in rare cases. A chicken pox vaccine was introduced to the general public in 1995, so the number of infected people has decreased significantly since then.
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People infected with chicken pox usually experience a fever and headache one to three weeks after exposure. One to two days later, the rash appears. The rash is made up of bright red pimples over the face and body that go through different stages: blistering, bursting, crusting and drying over. The blisters and crusts are very itchy and extremely infectious. A sufferer is no longer infectious once all of the blisters heal. Chicken pox usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Newborns, adults and people with weakened immune systems are at an increased risk for complications, such as skin infection, muscle coordination problems and pneumonia.
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The best way to prevent chicken pox is to get the Varicella zoster vaccine. People can also prevent chicken pox by avoiding close contact with an infected person. People who contract chicken pox are encouraged to rest and stay quiet; activity can increase itching. A warm raw oatmeal bath helps relieve itching. Avoid bright sunlight. Try not to scratch the blisters to keep them from spreading. Any adult who contracts chicken pox should see a health care provider immediately.
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