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1
Q

What is the incubation period for Varicella?

A

9 to 21 days (14 days is average)

2
Q

When are you contagious with Chickenpox?

A

2 days before rash develops, until all lesions are crusted

3
Q

What precedes the vesicles in Varicella?

A

Fever

4
Q

Varicella lesions look like what?

A

“Dew drop on a rose petal”

5
Q

Progression of Varicella lesions

A
  1. Macules
  2. Vesicles
  3. Crust
6
Q

Antivirals (not always given) used for Varicella can help decrease what?

A

Viral shedding

7
Q

Although Varicella is largely a clinical diagnosis, what lab tests can you perform to confirm diagnosis?

A
  1. Tzanck smear (staining)
  2. Culture
  3. Antibody titers
8
Q

What are a few complications that can accompany Varicella?

A
  1. More severe disease in adults
  2. Secondary skin bacterial infection
  3. Encephalitis and Reye
  4. Pneumonia in immunocompromised
  5. Chickenpox in pregnancy
9
Q

In what year was the Varicella vaccine made available?

A

1995