44 Best Doctors for Chickenpox available in Jp Nagar, Bangalore

A condition more common in children, which is caused due to varicella zoster virus and characterized by the presence of red itchy blisters all over the body. Reinfection is very rare. It is a self-limiting infection and settles within a week even without a physician's help.

2. How do I know if I am infected with chickenpox?

You may be infected if you develop a red itchy rash on your skin (anywhere on the body) along with fever, headache and loss of appetite.

3. What causes chickenpox and what are different stages it goes through?

Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus which spreads through coughing, sneezing, saliva and also fluid from blisters when contacted. The three stages include –development of red/pink bumps which turn into fluid filled leaky blisters which eventually turn crusty and scab over before beginning to heal.

4. How soon are symptoms expected to appear after contact with chickenpox?

Generally, symptoms appear 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to chickenpox virus.

5. How long can chickenpox be infectious?

The infectious period for chickenpox virus extends from 2 days before the appearance of spots to until formation of scabs.You are infectious for five days after the visiblity of the spots.

Dr. Aravind G. M.

General Physician

27 years experience overall

Jayanagar 9 Block,Bangalore

Manipal Hospital + 1 more

₹800 Consultation fee at clinic

91% 199 Patient Stories

Jp Nagar

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. K S Harshith	90%	5	25	1150
Dr. Sudhindra	90%	179	30	700
Dr. Eashwernath P S	89%	27	42	1500
Dr. Venur Ajith Kumar	71%	1	50	800
Dr. Raghavendra R	88%	8	26	1300
Dr. Suresh C H	97%	62	16	600
Dr. Rajesh Shavi	77%	10	35	500
Dr. R Manjunath	81%	163	37	800
Dr. Shivaram HR	95%	272	25	700
Dr. Aravind G. M.	91%	199	27	800

Best Doctors For Chickenpox Treatment Near Jp Nagar, Bangalore

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