How long is the infection period of chickenpox?
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Maybe we all know that varicella disease is very infectious, mainly caused by herpes zoster virus infection. In fact, the transmission route of this disease is very wide. For example, sneezing can infect the disease, or direct contact is more infectious. How long is the infection period of chickenpox? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.
How long is the infection period of chickenpox?
Under normal circumstances, the virus disappears only after chickenpox becomes infatuated, so the infection period is about 7-8 days from 24 hours before the eruption to scab formation. Of course, the length of the infection period is also related to individual differences. It depends on the individual's physique, up to two weeks.
In the period of infection and the like, varicella patients should try to reduce contact with others, not to pick their own, varicella cut will leave scars Oh! Chickenpox rashes are infectious when they are scabby and dry, so don't relax your vigilance when they are scabby but not dry,
Chickenpox mostly occurs in late winter and early spring. Through direct contact, droplets, air transmission. The virus disappeared after chickenpox, so the infection period lasted from 24 hours before the eruption to scab formation, about 7-8 days.
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The effective way to prevent chickenpox is to vaccinate chickenpox vaccine. If the child is diagnosed with chickenpox, it is better to ensure the isolation treatment of children until all scab. In addition, to prevent secondary skin infection and keep the skin clean, avoid itching.