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18 Treatments for Chicken Pox

9

Tests

5	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

3

Self Care

Overview

With children, treatment usually takes place in the home and focuses on reducing discomfort and fever. Because chickenpox is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective against it. Applying wet compresses or bathing the child in cool or lukewarm water once a day can help the it...[read article]

Treatment News for Chicken Pox

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Tests for Chicken Pox

1. Tzanck Smear Tzanck preparation is a rapid test done to diagnose infections caused by herpesviruses. Cells are examined under a microscope for signs of infection. More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Chicken Pox Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody test
4. Chicken Pox Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Antibody Test
5. Enzyme Immunoassay ELISA, or EIA, is an acronym for enzyme-linked immuno assay. ELISA is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. This test can be used to determine ... More
6. Immunoassay for Detection of Antibody to Infectious Agent
7. Tissue Culture A skin culture is used to test for germs that affect yourskin, fingernails,ortoenails. A skin culture might be called a mucosal culture if it involves the mucosa me... More
8. Viral Culture Test
9. Skin scraping for examination A skin lesion KOH exam is a simple skin test to check if an infection in the skin is caused by fungus. KOH stands for potassium (K), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H). T... More
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Prescribed Medications for Chicken Pox

1. acyclovir(Zovirax ) ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in... More
2. diphenhydrAMINE(Benadryl , others...) Close DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise... More
3. valacyclovir(Valtrex ) VALACYCLOVIR (val ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infect... More
4. famciclovir(Famvir )
5. immune globulin intravenous(Gammagard , others...) Close IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Chicken Pox

1. diphenhydrAMINE(Benadryl , others...) Close DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise... More
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Self Care for Chicken Pox

1. Bathing in Oatmeal Bath
2. Apply Warm Compresses
3. Soak Affected Area in Warm Water
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.