Doctors sound alarm about chickenpox virus

12:49 - 16.06.2022


June 16, Fineko/abc.az. Doctors are sounding the alarm about the chickenpox virus that has spread recently. Doctors say that hygiene should be observed, avoid crowded places to avoid infection with this virus.

ABC.AZ reports that doctors noted that if children have a characteristic rash that can lead to infection with chickenpox, they should be isolated from the society.

"This disease has a latent period, which manifests itself within 7-8 days. Symptoms of infection may appear after 8 days. Treatment is mainly carried out using the symptomatic method. There are no specific drugs and treatment methods. If there are a lot of rashes and wounds in the mouth, then special medications may be prescribed," the doctors say.