1. By: Jenny Leach
Anatomy Ms. Martin block 3

2.  Chicken pox is cause by a virus.
◦ Varicella-zoster virus
◦ Replicates itself within host.

3.  Transmitted through coughing, sneezing, sharing
food or drink.
 Transmitted by liquid of blisters formed on skin.

4.  Everyone can get the chicken pox virus, unless
they have already had it.
 Chicken pox virus is mostly common in children
under the age of 12.

5.  Incubation period averages between 14 and 16
days.
 Beginning symptoms include itchy blisters that
appear on face, trunk and scalp.
 Serious symptoms include vomiting, high fever,
diarrhea, headache, dehydration, and worsening
of asthma.

6.  Chicken pox is usually determined by the
symptoms.
 Skin smear or blood test can detect the virus.

7.  Chicken pox is acute, and symptoms last around 5
to 10 days.
 After getting the chicken pox once you become
immune.
 The skin develops itchy blisters, which affects the
integumentary system.

8.  Treatment in most cases can be done at home.
◦ The course of treatment involves relieving the symptoms
of chicken pox. You can use calamine lotion or oatmeal
baths to relieve itching, and to relieve fever, a non-aspirin
type of medication can be used.
◦ In serious cases, you should go see a doctor.

9.  Chicken pox can be easily prevent with a vaccine.
◦ Younger children (under age of 12) should especially
receive the vaccine because it is most common among
them.
After a person has had chicken pox once they become
immune and will not get it again.
Chicken pox in most cases is not terminal.

10.  Thank you!!!!!