What Is the Connection Between Chickenpox and Shingles?
Varicella and shingles are two diseases with different manifestations caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The primary infection is chickenpox. VZV re-activating in the sensory ganglia causes shingles. Chickenpox is a common acute infectious disease in children. It is characterized by skin and mucous membrane patches, papules, and scabs, and mild systemic symptoms. Shingles is more common in adults and is characterized by clusters of herpes appearing along the corresponding skin stage along the unilateral sensory nerves of the body, often with local neuralgia.
Chickenpox and shingles
- Chinese name
- Chickenpox and shingles
- Brief introduction
- disease
- Symptom
- in vitro
- treatment method
- Home isolation treatment
- Varicella and shingles are two diseases with different manifestations caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The primary infection is chickenpox. VZV re-activating in the sensory ganglia causes shingles. Chickenpox is a common acute infectious disease in children. It is characterized by skin and mucous membrane patches, papules, and scabs, and mild systemic symptoms. Shingles is more common in adults and is characterized by clusters of herpes appearing along the corresponding skin stage along the unilateral sensory nerves of the body, often with local neuralgia.
- Disease introduction
- 1. Management of the source of infection Generally, patients with chickenpox should be isolated and treated at home until all herpes are scabbed or rash occurs 7 days. People with shingles need not be isolated, but should avoid contact with susceptible children and pregnant women. 2. Ventilation and ventilation should be emphasized in cutting off the transmission route to avoid contact with patients in the acute stage. Disinfect patient respiratory secretions and contaminated supplies. Child care facilities should be sterilized with ultraviolet light.
- 3.Protect vulnerable people
- (1) 5ml intramuscular injection of varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) for passive immunization. It has preventive effect within 12 hours of contact. It is mainly used for patients with cellular immunodeficiency, immunosuppressants, and patients with severe diseases ( Such as leukemia, lymphoma and other malignant tumors) or susceptible pregnant women and frail people, can also be used to control and prevent hospital outbreaks of chickenpox.
- (2) The effect of active immunized attenuated vaccine on natural infection is 68% -100%, and it can last for more than 10 years. China's varicella vaccine technology is already at the world-leading level.