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New variant of chickenpox found in India, know the symptoms and treatment

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New delhi date. 13 September 2023, Wednesday

Chickenpox virus disease once spread very rapidly in India. The alarming news is that scientists have recently found a new variant of this deadly chickenpox in India.

According to the information, this type of chickenpox has been identified while examining the sample of a suspected monkeypox patient in a scientific lab. This type of chickenpox is called clade 9.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that spreads through airborne droplets. Fluid-filled vesicular rash with intense itching and fever are typical symptoms.

Ever since this new strain of chickenpox was found in India, health experts have been appealing for vigilance regarding its prevention and treatment.

  • This disease spread by varicella zoster virus has spread to countries like America, Britain and Germany before India.
  • Chickenpox virus is also spread by coughing and sneezing.
  • People are falling prey to this virus even after coming in contact with infected patients.

Characteristics of clade 9

  • It takes at least two to three weeks for the symptoms of chickenpox to appear in the patient's body.
  • Rashes appear on the body, especially on the chest and face.
  • Spots and rashes appear all over the body. These spots are small and watery and itchy.
  • Before this the patient has fever. During this period, body aches and headaches
  • The patient feels less hungry
  • Constantly feeling tired and weak
  • If any of these symptoms are found in the body, an immediate medical examination should be done without delay .

How to prevent chickenpox variant clade 9?

  • Maintain cleanliness
  • Wash hands before eating or preparing food
  • Cover yourself while coughing and sneezing
  • Contact the doctor as soon as the symptoms appear in the body and do not allow the body to become dehydrated.

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