chicken pox in kerala
Chickenpox cases are increasing rapidly in Kollam district of Kerala. Around 100 cases have been reported till October. In view of the continuously increasing cases, the administration is on alert mode. Due to the increase in so many cases simultaneously, there is a fear of infection in other states. Since chickenpox can infect one person to another, it is advised to take special precautions. Usually this disease occurs in children, but in Kerala its cases have also been seen in adults.
Health officials of Kerala say that the rapidly increasing cases of chickenpox could be due to crowded residential areas and direct contact with infected persons. Some parts of Kollam district have narrow streets, where the infection is spreading rapidly from one person to another. Earlier cases were coming less, but now the infection is spreading rapidly. Officials say that changing weather can also be a reason for the spread of this virus.
How does this virus spread?
Dr. PN Chaudhary in the Department of Medicine at Max Hospital It is said that chickenpox is caused by a virus, its name is Varicella-Zoster virus. It is a highly contagious disease, which spreads through the cough and sneeze of an infected person. Due to this virus, rashes start appearing on the body. It can spread to other people through the liquid present in those grains. Usually it appears in mild form in children, but its symptoms can also be severe in adults, pregnant women and people with weak immunity. In this, many rashes appear on the body and even breathing problems occur. In severe cases it can also cause pneumonia.
What are the initial symptoms of chickenpox?
mild fever
Headache
red rash on body
stomach pain
how to defend
If you have not been vaccinated then get vaccinated
stay away from infected person
keep away from crowded places
wash hands regularly
If there is fever, weakness, rash then go to the hospital.