chickenpox

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:varicella
gptkbp:cause scarring
birth defects (if contracted during pregnancy)
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkbp:commonIn children
gptkbp:complication gptkb:pneumonia
gptkb:Bacteria
shingles
encephalitis
gptkbp:contagiousPeriod 1-2 days before rash until all blisters crusted
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:rareIn vaccinated individuals
gptkbp:relatedTo herpes zoster
gptkbp:symptom fever
fatigue
loss of appetite
blisters
itchy rash
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
antiviral drugs
gptkbp:vaccineAvailable yes
gptkbp:vaccineType gptkb:varicella_vaccine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:virus
gptkb:Varicella
gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5