Chickenpox

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:varicella
gptkbp:cause gptkb:shingles_(herpes_zoster)
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkbp:complication gptkb:pneumonia
shingles
encephalitis
bacterial infection of skin
gptkbp:contagiousPeriod 1-2 days before rash until all lesions crusted
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Giovanni_Filippo_Ingrassia
gptkbp:firstDescribed 16th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chickenpox
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B01
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 10-21 days
gptkbp:mortalityRate low in healthy children
gptkbp:notableOutbreaks worldwide
gptkbp:prevention gptkb:varicella_vaccine
gptkbp:relatedTo herpes zoster
gptkbp:riskFactor pregnant women
immunocompromised individuals
gptkbp:symptom fever
fatigue
loss of appetite
itchy rash
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
direct contact with rash
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
antiviral drugs (in severe cases)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4