How is chickenpox virus transmitted?
Chickenpox is an acute infectious disease caused by Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) and is mainly spread through droplets and direct contact. The following is a detailed analysis of the transmission route of chickenpox virus.
1. Main transmission routes of chickenpox virus
| Transmission route | Specific methods | Susceptible groups |
|---|---|---|
| droplet spread | Spread through droplets produced when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks | Unvaccinated children and adults |
| spread by direct contact | Contact with chickenpox fluid or damaged skin and mucous membranes | People with low immunity |
| mother-to-child transmission | Infection in pregnant women is transmitted to the fetus through the placenta | newborn |
2. Infectious period of chickenpox virus
The contagious period of chickenpox usually starts 1-2 days before the rash appears and lasts until all the sores have scabbed over. The following is detailed data on the infectious period of chickenpox:
| stage | time | contagious |
|---|---|---|
| incubation period | 10-21 days | non-infectious |
| prodromal stage | 1-2 days | contagious |
| Rash period | 3-7 days | The most contagious |
| scab stage | 5-10 days | Infectiousness gradually decreases |
3. Susceptible groups to chickenpox virus
The chickenpox virus is highly contagious to unvaccinated or uninfected people. The following is a classification of susceptible groups:
| crowd | infection risk | Precautions |
|---|---|---|
| children | high | Get vaccinated |
| adult | in | Avoid contact with sick people |
| pregnant woman | high | Avoid infections during pregnancy |
| People with low immunity | extremely high | Strengthen protection |
4. How to prevent chickenpox virus infection
Key measures to prevent varicella virus infection include vaccination, good hygiene, and avoiding contact with sick people. Here are specific prevention methods:
| Precautions | Specific methods | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Get vaccinated | Get vaccinated against chickenpox | Efficient |
| personal hygiene | Wash your hands frequently and wear a mask | medium |
| Isolate patient | Avoid contact with the patient and herpes fluid | Efficient |
5. Treatment after varicella virus infection
Chickenpox virus infection usually requires symptomatic treatment. The following are common treatments:
| Treatment | Specific measures | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral drugs | Acyclovir, valacyclovir | Severely ill patients |
| antipyretics | Acetaminophen | Fever patients |
| antipruritic medicine | calamine lotion | Itching patients |
Chickenpox virus is mainly spread through droplets and direct contact, and is highly contagious. Susceptible people need to pay special attention to prevention. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure. After infection, you should seek medical treatment promptly and receive symptomatic treatment.
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