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What Are The Symptoms Of Potential Chicken Pox?
Our eighteen-month old nephew hit his head and briefly passed out a week ago. He was checked at A and E and there were no concerns. He then developed symptoms very like chicken pox which his GP is convinced he does not have. Is it possible that there is a connection to the concussion or are there viruses similar to chicken pox?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Usually chicken pox presents with rashes and fever. If your nephew developed fever before the rashes came out, your kid most probably has chicken pox . If with no fever, you might be dealing with another entity (probably allergy).
I am of opinion that it does noes not seems to be chickenpox , because in chickenpox lesions , rash leads to vesicles and then crust formation . Anyway if child is well you need not worry , get your child immunized for chickenpox , if not already done.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Usually chicken pox presents with rashes and fever. If your nephew developed fever before the rashes came out, your kid most probably has chicken pox . If with no fever, you might be dealing with another entity (probably allergy).
I am of opinion that it does noes not seems to be chickenpox , because in chickenpox lesions , rash leads to vesicles and then crust formation . Anyway if child is well you need not worry , get your child immunized for chickenpox , if not already done.
Thank you.
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