This article will elaborate on chickenpox, its symptoms, and the tests used to detect it.
What is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. This disease causes itchy, blister skin rashes that are highly contagious. Children are more susceptible to this disease but is less common today due to the presence of the vaccines. Before the availability of vaccines, almost every child got the disease but after the vaccine development in 90’s the disease rate declined. Once the vaccine is received for the disease, it is very rare to get infected.
What is the Cause of Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is caused by a specific virus called varicella-zoster virus. The disease can spread from person to person through body fluids, coughing, sneezing, body touching etc.
What Are the Stages of Chicken Pox?
There are 3 different stages of chickenpox, which get visible with the time after the infection.
Stage 1
This is the stage of red and bumpy rash, which can last for a few days after the infection with the virus.
Stage 2
This stage starts when the rash becomes fluid-filled and breaks after two or three days.
Stage 3
After the blister break, the scab of the blister is over and this stage lasts for a few days after the break.
Patients with this disease can have all types of bumps together, which means different bumps are at different stages and the entire rash lasts up to 10 days.
What Are the Symptoms of Chickenpox?
There are different symptoms of chickenpox, which are easily seen on the skin of the patient. These symptoms include:
- Feeling tired.
- Headache
- Low-grad fever
- Itchy Skin rashes
- Fluid-filled bumps
- Scabs after blister breaks
- Stomach aches
- Blotchy skin
- Spots that look crusty and fade away
Which Tests Are Used in Chickenpox Detection?
Chickenpox symptoms are visible and healthcare providers can notice the skin and detect the disease based on symptoms. There are various types of tests available at Ganesh Diagnostic, these tests include:
- Chickenpox Test (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster Chicken Pox IgG Test (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster Chickenpox IgM (Book Now)
- Varicella IgM (Book Now)
- Varicella IgG (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster IgA (Chicken Pox) (Book Now)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Qualitative PCR (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA, PCR (Book Now)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies Panel IgG & IgM (Book Now)
- Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) Test
Where Do Chickenpox Tests in Delhi NCR Be Done?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of chickenpox test in Delhi NCR. Ganesh Diagnostic provides a chickenpox test facility in Delhi NCR with heavy discounts and quality test results.
What is the Price of a Chickenpox Test in Delhi Ncr?
The price of chickenpox tests depends on the type of test the patient is going for and the healthcare facility. Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for chickenpox tests for the best price and quality results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. This disease causes itchy, blister skin rashes that are highly contagious. Children are more susceptible to this disease.
What are the symptoms of chickenpox disease?
Symptoms of chickenpox include Feeling tired, Headache, Low-grad fever, Itchy Skin rashes, Fluid-filled bumps, Scabs etc.
What are the Different Tests Used to Diagnose chickenpox?
Different types of tests used in the diagnosis of chickenpox include PCR, Varicella Zoster Chicken Pox IgG Test, Varicella Zoster Chickenpox IgM, varicella IgG test, varicella Zoster IgA etc.
What is the ICD-10 code for the Chickenpox?
The ICD-10 code for chickenpox is B01.
How to download the Chickenpox Report Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for chickenpox reports.
What is the Price of a Chickenpox Test in Delhi NCR?
The price of chickenpox tests in Delhi NCR depends on the type of test the patient is going for, the area and the healthcare facility. Patients can call at numbers 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for an appointment or price confirmation or visit the Ganaesh diagnostic website for chickenpox appointments.
Where do Chickenpox tests in Delhi NCR be done?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for the quality test and heavy discount on any type of chickenpox test. Patients can call on 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for online booking of chickenpox tests.
Where is the Chickenpox Testing Centre near me in Delhi NCR?
Patients can type a chickenpox testing centre near me in Google search for the nearest centre available in Delhi.
