Chickenpox
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It is a highly infectious disease caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
Clinical presentation
- Red macular rash with a central vesicle (blister) on the trunk, oral mucosa and scalp
- Pustules and crusting
- Intense pruritus
- Occasional regional lymphadenopathy
Pharmacological Treatment
B: acyclovir (PO) 800mg 6hourly for 7days
AND
A: paracetamol (PO) 1g 8 hourly for 4–5days
AND
A: calamine lotion (topical) 1% phenol, apply over the whole body 12hourly for 7days