For whom is dangerous chickenpox

Chickenpox in Ukraine the second most common after SARS and one in five children is sick complications. Just in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, there is a seasonal increase in the incidence of this infection. Chickenpox by a virus from the herpes family of viruses, which is generally more active in cold weather caused by a general weakening of the immune system. Chickenpox is since ancient times and the Middle Ages, their symptoms were described Avicenna known. Name of disease "chicken pox", arose because of the extremely high infectivity. The virus is transported over long distances, even through the aisles and between the floors of the building. Chickenpox is in all countries of the world are susceptible to over 90% of people in common, according to Max-well Science Inform service. Most chickenpox in children, but about 10% of diseases are in people over 15 Chickenpox in adults occurs much harder even death. In addition, epidemiological studies and observations that the incidence of chickenpox in adults is increasing every year. Particular threat it threat to pregnant women because chickenpox is caused by the herpes virus, and herpes infection of the fetus can be harmed. Congenital varicella disease develops when. Upon a woman for 4-5 days prior to delivery The probability of neonatal infection is 17% and the probability of death of children - 31% of patients. Malignant course of the disease can be predicted in people with blood diseases, severe congenital anomalies, as well as in elderly patients. Characteristic of chickenpox complications. Develop as a result of layers of secondary infection, sepsis. Difficult runs and not give antibiotics in pneumonia, which is caused by varicella-zoster virus. Other complications, though rare, include encephalitis, myocarditis, nephritis, arthritis, hepatitis. It should be noted that even after the weakening of the acute manifestations of the primary infection, the virus is never out of the body, and collects in the dorsal root of the spinal cord, where it remains in a latent state. Have on the results of several scientific studies have shown that 25% of children aged 2-3 years developed antibodies against varicella and in people over 16 years - more than 90% have a "memory" of familiarity with the virus in the form of antibodies. With age, the weakening of the immune system, the virus will be active. Shingles amazing, adults -. The result of repeated activation in the body of the chicken pox virus Is it possible to protect yourself from this disease? Ukraine has registered varicella vaccine. Vaccination, especially for women planning a pregnancy, but without a history of chickenpox.