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Is it seasonal virus or chicken pox

2022-10-19 07:02:49
Hello doctor My son 2year 6months old affected with chickenpox But I doubt whether it's a chicken pox or seasonal virus Most of the kids from school got affected Age :2year 6months Weight 12.2kg Height 90cm Pls advise attached pics
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It is chicken pox
Next Steps
Apply Caladryl lotion to soothe the itching . You may give Syp Cerrizine 2.5 ml OD also.to control the itching
Health Tips
It will take it's time to heal . Generally dries about 5 to 7 days after the last fresh crop of vesicles has stopped appearing . Till then it is infective to anyone who has not suffered from chicken pox in the past

Answered2022-10-19 16:34:11

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Looks like  chickenpox only use calamine lotion , anyhow they r in reducing stage only.
Next Steps
if have mor itching use Syp.Cetzine 2.5ml.....0.....2.5ml
Health Tips
plenty of liquids to be taken

Answered2022-10-19 10:02:44

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