83 Best Doctors for Chickenpox available in Mumbai

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. Kothari Ashutosh Shirish

General Physician

38 years experience overall

Girgaon,Mumbai

Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital

₹5000 Consultation fee at clinic

Chickenpox

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Shailaja Sabnis	93%	264	34	2200
Dr. Milind Deole	100%	1	30	1200
Dr. Gaurav Beswal	99%	1364	20	4000
Dr. Shilpa Verma	100%	30	18	5000
Dr. Shaival Chandalia	100%	4	26	2500
Dr. Balbirsingh Kohli	%	1	31	1500
Dr. Kaustubh Durve	100%	9	19	2000
Dr. Sameer Gaggar	100%	1	30	4000
Dr. Kothari Ashutosh Shirish	100%	1	38	5000

Best Doctors For Chickenpox Treatment In Mumbai

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