Descriptive Study of Chicken Pox in the Post Graduated Hospital Khost Afghanistan

Abstract

Chicken pox is an acute infectious disease of viral etiology, characterized by the appearance of characteristic blistering rash against the background of a general intoxication syndrome. (13, 14) The causative agent of chickenpox is the herpes virus type 3, transmitted from a patient by airborne droplets. Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood infections. It is manifested by characteristic abundant itchy blistering rashes that appear at the height of fever and general infectious manifestations. (15, 16) A typical clinic allows you to diagnose the disease without conducting any additional research. Treatment of chickenpox is mainly symptomatic. To prevent secondary infection, antiseptic treatment of rash elements is recommended. Infants and Children are affects in all ages, but most severely infants, who experience the highest age-specific incidence and account for almost all Chickenpox hospitalizations and deaths. (17, 18, 19) Research Goal: Case of Chickenpox in the Khost post graduated hospital from the 1399/06/01 to 1399/12/30. Methodology: This is a descriptive study that was conducted in the form of a case series. This study was conducted on 43 patients affected by chicken pox.