Where did chicken pox originate from?!?
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Here's a bit about the origins of VZV:\n\n"Molecular phylogenetic analyses suggest that the progenitor varicella-zoster virus (VZV) arose some 70 million years ago, probably in small mammals during the Paleocene Epoch1,2 (Fig 1). VZV has subsequently co-evolved with early humankind, developing its biphasic mode of survival as chickenpox (primary infection) and shingles (reactivation). In prehistoric times, shingles was the most likely means by which the virus was maintained within small populations of humans. In other words, an elder would develop shingles and thereby transmit virus to the children who had not previously contracted chickenpox. Thus, the properties of VZV latency and reactivation have served the virus well as it co-evolved with humankind during the great migrations out of Africa into Asia and later into Europe"\nRead more in this article:\nhttp://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/5/1027\n\nHope that helps!
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I have a lot but the one that stands out is when I was about 4 or 5.  I had chicken pox and I can remember my mom kneeling at me and dabbing calamine lotion on my pox.  It means a lot to me because she passed away 5 years ago and a couple of years before that, we had problems.  As simple as this memory is, it showed how much she loved me.
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Oh my God!  Where did he come from!!!!!^^^^^^^
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your body becomes covered in pox, smaller than chickenpox, but in larger numbers and close together, these start in the throat and lungs and spread to the arms then the rest of the body.  very painful and irritating.
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Chicken Pox (Varicella)\nA highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chicken pox infections occur year-round, most often during winter and spring.\nWhat are the symptoms?\n\nThe incubation period—the time from exposure to the chicken pox virus until you develop symptoms—is usually 14 to 16 days but can be from 10 to 21 days. You or your child may feel sick and have a fever for 1 or 2 days before the chicken pox rash  develops. The most distinctive sign of infection is an itchy rash of red spots and blisters. Some children may have a worse rash and more symptoms than others.\n\nIt takes about 1 or 2 days for a chicken pox red spot (macule) to go through all of its stages, including blistering, bursting, drying, and crusting over. New red spots continue to develop every day for as long as 5 to 7 days. Symptoms usually last about 10 days.\n\nChildren usually can return to school or daycare when they stop developing new red spots.\n\nTeenagers, adults—especially pregnant women—and anyone with other conditions or illnesses should see a health professional.\n\nAs for shingles, you can only GET SHINGLES IF YOU HAVE HAD CHICKEN POX, the virus lays dormant, and may reactivate, when stressed, or some virus etc.\n\nShingles\nShingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have had chickenpox, the chickenpox virus remains inactive in your body in certain nerves. If the virus does become active again, usually later in life, it causes shingles. Shingle is very painful.\n\nMy husband is a insulin diabetic, and came down with chicken pox, from our daughter, with in a fortnight of her coming down with them. And was very ill. \n\nPlease if you believe your son has chicken pox please seek medical assistance immediately, especially as he has a disability.\n\nI seriously hope he has not got chicken pox, if he does your in for a rough ride. \n\nTake care and good luck.
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I had bad chicken pox at ages...2,5, and 8. I am now 30 yrs old and they have not come back. My immune system took a few times before it came up with the antibioties for it.
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Actually the virus has its origins in Africa. In the 1950s when the African government with the aid of the united nations began vaccinations for polio. HIV was introduced to the people in the vaccine. The polio vaccine was grown using Rhesus and Simian monkey which has a very similar viral infection. In fact they are cousins or genetically related. The vaccines for polio were contaminated with the HIV virus. There is a good book that talks about this occurrence called "The River". It was titled this because it was along this route that the virus spread and the polio vaccine was implemented. This may be a coincidence but some people think it was done on purpose. I think it was a medical mistake.
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It looks like rabies strains are named after the species that bears them, for example, "grey fox rabies."  It is pretty clear that rabies originated once in the distant past, and has diversified in the various (usually carnivorous) mammal species around the world. Most viruses are unable to jump species, but not rabies; it is a "zoonosis."  \n\nhttp://www.avma.org/reference/zoonosis/znrabies.asp
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Chicken pox usually starts with a rash on the body and face that rapidly turns to blisters with clear fluid then to pus filled blisters.  You probably have an allergy or perhaps flea bites.
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Scientists at Merck developed the chicken pox vaccine. More information about what's in the vaccine and how it's made are found in the second link.
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Not the same thing at all.in german the measles are ccalled"Masern" and the kids get shots for it. The chickenpox are "Windpocken" and the kids are usually not vaccinated against it.
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In adults, there is an increased incidence of mortality, due to the possibility of developing pneumonia, as a result of the pox.  Because chicken pox is so highly contagious, you really need to take precautions not to get it.  Even if that means moving out for a time, it is worth considering.  In fact, there is a great liklihood that you may have already contracted it.  According to AetnaIntellihealth's website, 90% of the people residing in the same household as a person with it will develop it:\n\n"Because chickenpox is so contagious, 90% of a patient's family also will develop the illness if they live in the same house and are not already immune. In the past, chickenpox cases often occurred in groups (epidemics), usually during the late winter and early spring. However, the number of cases of chickenpox has dropped dramatically because of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, which was licensed in 1995 and is recommended for all children."\n\nHere are the symptoms:\n\n"Symptoms of chickenpox begin between 10 and 21 days after a person is exposed. The illness typically includes fever and a generally sick feeling. This is soon followed by itchy, red bumps that quickly become fluid-filled and are easily recognized as chickenpox. These skin blisters are round, about 5 millimeters to 10 millimeters across (about the size of a pencil eraser), with a red base. Sometimes, they are described as a "dew drop on a rose petal." They appear in various stages over the next few days and eventually crust over. These blisters may appear anywhere there is skin, even inside the mouth, throat or vagina. Some patients have only 50 blisters or fewer. Others have too many to count."\n\nIt's also not too late for you to acquire the vaccine:\n\n" The vaccine also is recommended when someone who has never had the disease or vaccine before has been exposed to someone with active chickenpox. This may help to prevent that person from getting the disease."\n\n~~~~~~~~~~\n\nBelow are some wonderfully informative links, that I hope you take advantage of.\n\nPlease take care.
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Hi there. Here is some info on chicken pox I give to my patients.\n\nChicken pox is one of the most common infectious diseases of childhood and is highly contagious. It is easily recognised by its distinctive rash.\n\nSymptoms\nChicken pox occurs most frequently in children under 9 years old, and is characterised by symptoms such as:\n\nA very itchy, spotty rash that spreads from the torso to the limbs\n\nThe rash advances from these red spots to raised pimples and then into fluid-filled blisters which eventually drain and form a crust (scab)\n\nHeadache, high fever and chills may occur at the same time or may slightly precede the rash\n\nUsually runs its course in two weeks, although may be more serious in adults and new born babies\n\n\nCauses\nChicken pox is caused by the herpes zoster virus.\n\nIt is spread by droplets from a sneeze or cough, or by contact with the clothing, bed linen, or oozing blisters of an infected person.\n\n\nThe time between infection and commencement of symptoms averages from 13 to 18 days but can take as long as 21 days; the disease is most contagious a day before the rash appears and up to 7 days after, or until the rash forms scabs. \n\n\nPeople who have had chickenpox almost always develop lifetime immunity to the condition, but the virus often remains dormant in the body and may sometimes recur as shingles later in life. Although some infants may have partial immunity in the first six months of life, all infants must be considered to be susceptible to the disease from birth. (Ref Merck Index and Funk and Wagnall family medical guide)\n\nNatural Therapies\nMild cases may require only symptomatic treatment to relieve the itching and prevent scratching. Frequent bathing with soap and water is helpful, especially when emollient liquids to soothe the itch are added to the bath water.\n\n\nA little diluted tea tree oil dabbed on a scratched blister can help prevent infection\n\nThe herb echinacea may be indicated to support the immune system in fighting the infection, especially if taken in combination with the antioxidant nutrients betacarotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc\n\nImportant Notes\nIf you are pregnant, it is important that you avoid contact with anyone who may have chicken pox.\nConsult your healthcare professional if \n\n\nYou think your child has chicken pox\n\nThe rash produces a greenish discharge\n\nYour child is recovering from chicken pox and begins running a fever, vomiting, or has convulsions\n\nAn adult family member gets chicken pox\n\n\nPrevention\nChicken pox is extremely contagious. Keep your child home until most of the vesicles are dry and the scabs have fallen off. Avoid contact with children and adults infected with chicken pox in order to avoid catching it yourself.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nCraig - naturopath.
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I had chicken pox(yes, confirmed by Doc, not shingles) when I was 23. It started out with feeling unwell then turned into pleurisy(inflammation of the lining of the lungs)and I whistled like a tea kettle and could not inhale deeply without doubling over.The next day the spots appeared. My sons were 1 and 4 at the time and I gave it to them. It lasted for weeks and I had to go to the doctors every other day so he could make sure I did not get pneumonia. I had them on my palms, my soles of my feet, even my gums!(couldn't brush because they'd pop and spread.) I laid on the couch sick as a dog for 2 weeks until the baby got them too.He was relentless because every time I would lay down he would come pick my spots.I have 3 scars on my face from him. We laugh about this now that he's 11 but it wasn't fun at the time.
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Varicella Zoster Virus\nA herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles.
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Start by reading the texts.  We did not descend from chimps.  We evolved from a common ancestor.\n\nWe share more DNA with Bonobo Chimps than we do with Neanderthal.\n\nLooking for predictions is interesting but not likely to be helpful.  First the rate of genetic mutation in DNA is known. \n\nSecond, there is no telling what evolutionary pressures will cause an expression of a gene to reflect a mutation ahead of the event.\n\nThird, given all of the mutagenic chemicals used in so many facets of production and general living, it is hard to make the prediction you ask for.\n\nConsider these: \n\nIn fewer than 70 years our ability to use penicillin and many of the early antibiotics is severely diminished.  in fact there are strains of bacteria that are completely resistant to some antibiotics (i.e: vancomycin resistant enterococus = VRE). As people improperly use antibiotics, new and hardier strains of bacteria emerge.\n\nThe thre most devistating epidemics in human history were variation of the inlfuenza.  The first is the Spanish Flu of 1918 which killed more people in 18 months than WWI, or (24 years of AIDS).  Here is what the WHO says about all three (Spanish Flu, Asian Flu, and Hong Kong Flu).\n\nPandemic influenza\n\nThree times in the last century, the influenza A viruses have undergone major genetic changes mainly in their H-component, resulting in global pandemics and large tolls in terms of both disease and deaths. The most infamous pandemic was “Spanish Flu” which affected large parts of the world population and is thought to have killed at least 40 million people in 1918-1919. More recently, two other influenza A pandemics occurred in 1957 (“Asian influenza”) and 1968 (“Hong Kong influenza”) and caused significant morbidity and mortality globally. In contrast to current influenza epidemics, these pandemics were associated with severe outcomes also among healthy younger persons, albeit not on such a dramatic scale as the “Spanish flu” where the death rate was highest among healthy young adults.\n\nMost recently, limited outbreaks of a new influenza subtype A(H5N1) directly transmitted from birds to humans have occurred in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China in 1997 and 2003.
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There have been many cases where Chicken pox have infected a human more than once in their life.  But, it's very dangerous for an adult to have it, so you might want to get her to see a physician sooner than later.  Be safe!