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Chicken pox
I have chicken pox 20 days back. How long i have to avoid non veg? Can i eat mutton or fish now? Any precautions or special instructions? Pls suggest
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you can but control your tounge.ok.
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There is no such contraindications...
You can have it.
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Dr. Asad Raza
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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.
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