- How to treat chickenpox in adults
- Possible complications of chickenpox
- Is it possible to get chicken pox 2 times?
- Can I get chickenpox even vaccinated?
When an adult has chickenpox, it tends to develop the most severe form of the disease - with many more blisters than normal, as well as symptoms such as high fever, earache and sore throat.
The symptoms are more intense and can prevent the person from studying or working, having to stay at home to recover faster. When people around you have already had chickenpox or had the chickenpox vaccine, the risk of having the disease is very low, but you should stay away from babies who are not yet protected.
How to treat chickenpox in adults
The treatment of chickenpox in adults is the same as in children, that is, it is directed to the relief of symptoms. Indicates:
- Paracetamol to lower fever; Antiallergic ointment to prevent itching; Antivirals should only be used on individuals with compromised immune systems, such as during AIDS or cancer treatment, for example.
In addition, the following precautions are recommended:
- Keep nails small; Avoid scratching wounds; Take 2 or 3 baths of cold water; Avoid sun exposure and perspiration; Avoid salty and acidic foods if there are sores inside the mouth; Avoid staying in the same place as others.
Possible complications of chickenpox
Complications of chickenpox can arise when treatment is done improperly (without the above care) or when the individual's body cannot overcome the virus on its own, as it is very weak. In this case, the entry of other viruses or bacteria is easier and they can reach the lungs, heart and even the brain, causing diseases such as:
- Encephalitis; Cerebellar ataxia; Myocarditis; Pneumonia; Transient arthritis.
These complications are suspected if the individual begins to show symptoms such as severe headache, the fever does not go down and other symptoms appear. A medical consultation is recommended as soon as possible.
Is it possible to get chicken pox 2 times?
It is possible to get chicken pox twice, however, it is a rare situation that happens mainly when there is a weakening of the immune system or when chicken pox was misdiagnosed the first time and the patient has not yet had the infection.
Chicken pox is a viral disease whose main symptom is the appearance of red spots or blisters spread over the body, which itch and which are full of fluid.
Typically, a patient with chicken pox develops antibodies against the chicken pox virus after infection, so it is rare to get chicken pox more than once. However, the chicken pox virus is dormant in the body and can be reactivated, causing symptoms of herpes zoster, which is the reactivation of the chicken pox virus, but in another way.
Can I get chickenpox even vaccinated?
Chickenpox can infect a vaccinated individual, since the vaccine does not completely protect against the virus, however, these situations are rare and the symptoms are milder, disappearing in less time. Usually those who get the chickenpox vaccine have a maximum of 30 wounds spread throughout the body, and recovery takes place in less than 1 week.
Learn more about chickenpox vaccine and how not to get chickenpox from your child.
