The initial symptom of chickenpox?

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Chickenpox is common in children aged 2-10. It is an acute and highly infectious disease. Because children are particularly susceptible to "chickenpox" in spring, about 90% of the children who come into contact with it are infected, and from the day before the onset to all the dry scabs of the rash are infectious. The initial symptom of chickenpox? Let's talk about it

The initial symptom of chickenpox?

Generally, the day before the onset of chickenpox, the baby will feel uncomfortable, such as head fever, loss of appetite, weakness and other symptoms. When the mother finds that the baby has fever and headache, it is easy to mistake it for a cold.

When the baby has chickenpox, it's just some small red spots at the beginning. Chickenpox is as big as the tip of a needle. After a few hours, with the development of the disease, it gradually develops to mung bean. The fluid in chickenpox will gradually become turbid, and there is a red halo like inflammation around chickenpox, and there is a serious itching feeling.

Chickenpox first appears in the trunk of a series of symptoms, and then gradually spread to the head, face and limbs. But in general, the symptoms of varicella are mainly distributed in the trunk, and the symptoms on the face and limbs are often less than those on the trunk. In addition, the mouth, eyes, pharynx, vulva, etc. may also be infected with varicella symptoms, and there is a strong pain.

matters needing attention

In addition to the attenuated vaccine, the weak children who have been in contact with chickenpox children can be vaccinated immediately or injected with gamma globulin to prevent chickenpox. If cases are found in nurseries, kindergartens, schools and other places, the doors and windows should be opened for more ventilation and disinfection, and the children's daily necessities should be taken out for sun exposure and boiling to kill the virus, and some Prunella vulgaris and honeysuckle water should be decocted for children to take orally for prevention. In addition, vinegar fumigation can also be used to heat the iron pot and move it to the room, and pour in an appropriate amount of vinegar to make the vinegar smell distributed indoors to prevent sterilization.