Write the most likely causative microorganism and disease of the following cases and explain sign, symptoms and control measures. A 70-year-old woman presented after 3 days of enduring painful blisters only on the right side of her forehead and cheek and fever for the past 5 days. She developed the fluid-filled blisters 2 days after the fever. The pain was severe, continuous and radiating. She has medical history of chickenpox.
Write the most likely causative microorganism and disease of the following cases and explain sign, symptoms and control measures.
- A 70-year-old woman presented after 3 days of enduring painful blisters only on the right side of her forehead and cheek and fever for the past 5 days. She developed the fluid-filled blisters 2 days after the fever. The pain was severe, continuous and radiating. She has medical history of chickenpox.
Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. People become infected after being in contact with an infected child or adult. It is one of the most infectious diseases.
Initial signs of chickenpox include fatigue, a mild fever, lack of appetite, and a feeling of being generally unwell. This is quickly followed usually within 24 hours by the development of a red rash, which usually appears on the chest or back first, later spreading to the face, scalp, arms, and legs.
The classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs. The rash may first show up on the chest, back, and face, and then spread over the entire body, including inside the mouth, eyelids, or genital area.
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