Analysis Of Cases Of Chickenpox In Children- A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Chickenpox is the primary infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is an acute, highly infectious disease most commonly seen in children under 10 years old. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of chickenpox in children. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of Pediatrics. It comprised of 46 children of 10- 16 years of both genders. In all children, complete blood count, platelet count, urine examination was done. They were also subjected to chest radiographs, serum urea, creatinine and liver function tests. Results: Out of 46 children, 30 were males and 16 were females. The difference was significant (P- 0.01). Mean age in males was 14.2 years and in females was 13.6 years. In 18 males and 9 females, symptomatic treatment was given while in 12 males and 7 females acyclovir was given. Mean resolution time was 7.12 days in males and 7.40 days in females. Bacterial superinfection was seen in 2 males and varicella pneumonia in 1 male and 1 female each. Common symptoms were fever seen in 26 males and 14 females, rashes in 30 males and 16 females, cough in 22 males and 12 females, myalgia in 25 males and 15 females and oral ulcerations in 27 males and 13 females. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Chickenpox manifests in adulthood, is a self limiting vesicular disease. We found maximum cases in males as compared to females. Fever, rashes, cough and oral ulcers were common symptoms.
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Girjesh Kumar Singh
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