As a kid, you may have at least once suffered from chickenpox. If you are not well acquainted with what chickenpox is, then you can go back to your memory and think of that one time where yours or your friend’s/sibling’s whole body was covered with red blisters, and you or they were not allowed to go out to play because the blisters were contagious. This was nothing but a case of chickenpox. Almost every person at least once in his or her life contracts the chickenpox infection. And it is believed that once you have had a case of chickenpox, you need not worry about ever getting it again. A brief introduction to chickenpox has been outlined in this article and learn some important facts about the infection. Introduction to the causes of chickenpox: You might already know this that chickenpox is caused by a virus known as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This virus is contagious, and hence, it is advised to stay away from a person who has had chickenpox for one or two days before he or she starts developing the blisters. Recommended Read:  Interesting facts about the chickenpox vaccine Most of the time, the transmission of the disease takes place through direct contact with the patient.

Chickenpox, also known as varicella causes blisters over the body that are fluid-filled and itchy. The viral infection is contagious and can be contracted by anyone who has not been vaccinated against the disease or who have never had the disease before. Generally, most people get affected by chicken pox by the time they reach adulthood. Although there are no extreme cases recorded, the condition may cause serious complications in a few cases. Chickenpox symptoms that indicate the possibility of the infection are as follows: Itchy feeling An itchy body is one of the first symptoms that you will come across. The body tends to feel extremely itchy all over and this symptom prevails before other symptoms develop. Usually, the itching continues for up to 15 days and becomes worse with each passing day. Tiredness A person will feel tired and will be low on energy during the first few days. Carrying out basic functions become difficult and in case of a child, he/she may not want to play or go to school. Chickenpox is an infectious disease and can be easily transferable, hence the infected individual must stay indoors and must refrain from any outdoor activities. Fever The itchiness is accompanied by a high fever that does not drop quickly.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious airborne disease, which means the infection can easily spread using the atmosphere as its carrier to affect any person in close proximity or even in the general area of the person who has been infected with the virus. The infection is a result of Varicella-Zoster virus, and the disease results in the formation of itchy skin, rashes, and blisters throughout the body. Common areas for the infection to start spreading includes the chest, back, and face with the infection slowly but persistently covering the entire body with rashes. Varicella vaccine, more commonly known as chickenpox vaccine, is used to ensure the infection is kept at bay and is generally administered to young toddlers and a second dosage is recommended for children who are five years old in many countries. However, even after the initial immunization, the chances of getting affected by the virus is a possibility. In many cases, a person may suffer from chickenpox once in his or her lifetime. This is the reason why two doses of chickenpox vaccine is administered early to counter the effects of both moderate and severe development of the disease. The chickenpox vaccine is one of the most important immunizations to be given to young children after it became commercially available in 1984, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).