What you can do yourself: infectious diseases at a glance - Varicella (chickenpox) - Varicella (chickenpox)
Onderdeel van: Infection Prevention
Clinical pictureVaricella (chickenpox) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). After a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains in the body without being active. Shingles (herpes zoster) occurs when the chickenpox virus (VZV), which remains in the body after a previous infection, is reactivated in a specific area. Approximately 95% of the Dutch population is protected against chickenpox. Chickenpox: fever, malaise, and an itchy, blistering rash that starts on the trunk and spreads to the face and limbs. Shingles: painful rash with blisters, usually limited to a dermatome. Route of transmission Chickenpox: via droplets and mucous membrane contact with…
