Varicella-Zoster
(Chicken Pox)
Sx - fever, vesicular rash, severe pruritus, HA
PE -
⢠Vesicular rash
Next Steps
Dx - Tzanck smear (multi-nucleated giant cells under microscopic evaluation). Viral Culture of vesicular fluid (positive VZV)
Health Tips
Tx - Acetaminophen 325-1000mg Q4-6hrs PRN. Diphenhydramine 25-50mg Q4-6hrs PRN. Diphenhydramine topical 1-2% apply to the affected area TID-QID up to 7 days Acyclovir 800mg QID x 7 days. Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin, human 625 units stat