chickenpox

Definition Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that usually occurs in childhood and is therefore a typical childhood disease. Chickenpox is caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus). During the normal course of the disease, high fever and a characteristic itchy rash (exanthema) appear all over the body. Whoever has had the disease … Chickenpox in adults

Diagnosis As a rule, the diagnosis can be made by a doctor after talking to the patient and examining him or her on the basis of the typical symptoms. This applies to adults and children. In the case of atypical or very mild courses of disease, such as after vaccination (breakthrough varicella), the diagnosis can … Diagnosis | Chickenpox in adults

Treatment Normally, an infection with chickenpox does not require treatment. Since more pronounced courses are more likely to occur in adults than in children, an assessment should be made by a doctor. Therapy against the actual chickenpox virus is advisable in adults (over 16 years of age) with pronounced symptoms, as severe courses are more … Treatment | Chickenpox in adults

Duration of the disease After infection, the infection usually runs without symptoms for two weeks (incubation period).After this period, a general feeling of illness with slight fever, fatigue, headache and aching limbs often occurs. One to two days after these symptoms have appeared for the first time, the typical chickenpox rash appears. After one to … Duration of the disease | Chickenpox in adults