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Slide 1 - Chicken Pox Dana Willard
Slide 2 - Chicken Pox also known as VARICELLA Common Signs: Itchy Rash Red Spots or Blisters
Slide 3 - CAUSED BY Varicella-Zoster Virus symptoms and signs usually don’t show up for 2-3 days extremely contagious sneezing, coughing, sharing foods or drinks, touching fluid from blister can spread virus person spreads virus without knowing usually contracted by unintentionally inhaling virus the culprit
Slide 4 - Early Symptoms Fever Headache Sore Throat Loss of Appetite Fatigue Rash Appears After 2-3 Days
Slide 5 - Chicken Pox & The Immune System The virus 1st infects the mucous of the upper respiratory tract Viral proliferation occurs in lymph nodes for 2-4 days after initial infection = infected area
Slide 6 - Cont. 4-6 days after initial infection, virus enters blood stream This is followed by a second round of replication in body’s organs ESPECIALLY in Spleen & Liver
Slide 7 - 1st Exposure Body 1st Exposed creates antibodies Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Slide 8 - 1st Exposure Cont. B & T memory cells are also created If the virus is in the body again, the memory cells will detect it This will help a faster response IF there is a 2nd exposure, memory cells will stimulate cells to create antibodies
Slide 9 - Children Usually get it around the age of 12 Can occur earlier or later Kids get chicken pox easily They spread germs effectively It’s not a bad thing for them to get They’ll create antibodies which will prevent any later infections from occurring
Slide 10 - Adults Chickenpox complications are more likely in adults than kids The blisters/red spots scar easier Lead to more serious diseases i.e. pneumonia, bone infections, etc. Can Also Cause…….
Slide 11 - Shingles! Also caused by Varicella-Zoster Virus Blistering, painful rashes Tends to occur on one side of the body Like torso or face
Slide 12 - Shingles Cont. Can cause damage to eyes or other organs Long-term consequence: post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) PHN is continuous pain even AFTER the rash has left Difficult to treat Can diminish quality of life
Slide 13 - Expose kids at a young age They will make antibodies to prevent any second exposures to the virus Easier to treat Prevent Shingles and other complications So.....What Should You Do?