Varicella

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:chickenpox
gptkbp:cause herpes zoster
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkbp:complication gptkb:pneumonia
gptkb:Reye's_syndrome
encephalitis
bacterial skin infection
gptkbp:contagiousPeriod 1-2 days before rash until all lesions crusted
gptkbp:field gptkb:disease
virology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 16th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varicella
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B01
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 10-21 days
gptkbp:prevention gptkb:varicella_vaccine
gptkbp:symptom fever
fatigue
loss of appetite
itchy rash
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
direct contact with lesions
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
antiviral drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vaccination
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4