Chicken pox, also called varicella, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which passes from person to person and typically causes an itchy rash that starts out as small red bumps. These bumps quickly change into clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base, which eventually become dry brown crusts.
If your baby has been exposed to the chicken pox, it usually takes 14 to 16 days for the pustules to appear, although they can show up anytime between ten and 21 days.
Children with chicken pox can pass the virus by touching someone or coughing or sneezing onto their hand, or by releasing it into the air whenever they sneeze, cough, or even breathe.
The virus can also spread from direct contact with the fluid from the blisters before they crust over.
Chickenpox usually starts with mild flu but other symptoms could be:-
•Fever
•Headache
•Nausea
•Aches and pains
•Loss of appetite
This, Chicken Pox In Babies Causes Treatment Help app, contains complete information of causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and home remedies for the chicken pox, that usually occurs in children and toddlers.
Chickenpox is caused by a virus, so won’t respond to antibiotics. It will go away on its own, but you can help to relieve your baby’s symptoms with some treatments at home like:-
•Give your baby plenty of fluids to prevent him getting dehydrated. Offer him extra breast or bottle feeds.
•use calamine lotion to soothe itchy spots
•Keep your baby’s nails short if he keeps scratching himself. This will help to prevent the spots from becoming infected and reduce scarring.
•Dress your baby in loose, cotton clothing to keep his skin cool and reduce itching.
