how bad is chicken pox for adults?

Answer 1

Bad! Very bad indeed!!!! Oh dear! Oh dear!!

Answer 2

Shingles and chicken pox are related but not the same .any one who has had chicken pox can get shingles it lies dormant in your body and can break out if your immune system is down.but you can`t pass it on or catch it from someone else . Chicken pox is a virus .it`s not very pleasant and you will feel more ill before the spots come out but for a normal fairly healthy adult it`s not life threatening It`s more contagious when the scabs are falling of .

Answer 3

Chickenpox doesn’t usually make you very ill and the main problem is the itchy blister like rash. This rash usually appears on the scalp or back first, then later may spread all over the body. The rash begins as flat, red spots that become fluid-filled blisters, which will burst, dry and crust over. The average number of blisters is 300, but some people may have less than 10 or more than 1000. Symptoms usually develop 10-21 days after infection. Other symptoms of chickenpox include:

Slight fever
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Chickenpox is a highly contagious virus, with an incubation period of 15-20 days. Chickenpox is most contagious the day before the rash appears and until the blisters are all dry and crusted over (usually about 5 days). If you have chickenpox you should avoid contact with pregnant women who have not had chickenpox, newborn babies and people with a low immune system (e.g. those with cancer or advanced H.I.V.), as these people can't fight infection as well as those with a healthy immune system.

Children usually recover from chickenpox without any problems. However in adults the infection may be severe or even fatal, especially in those people with an impaired immune system as they may go on to develop pneumonia. If you develop chickenpox as an adult you should always consult your doctor.

Try not to scratch the spots as this can lead to infection and scarring. Infected blisters look very red and painful and they may ooze a yellow or green fluid. To prevent a child from scratching and causing infection, cut their fingernails and cover their hands with socks or gloves, especially at night.

Answer 4

chicken pox in adults can be quite severe if you have had them as a child and got them again this can develop into shingles but check out a few health websites any way

Answer 5

Facts About Chickenpox and Shingles for Adults
What is chickenpox?
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is spread easily
through the air by infected people when they sneeze or cough. The disease also spreads through contact with an infected
person's chickenpox blisters. People who have never had chickenpox can get infected just by being in a room with someone
who has the disease.
Symptoms of chickenpox
Early symptoms may include achiness, fever, fatigue, irritability and sore throat. A rash then appears and develops into as
many as 250-500 itchy blisters over the entire body, that usually last for 5-7 days and heal with scabs. The rash may even
spread into the mouth or other internal parts of the body. The illness is usually not severe, but the risk of hospitalization and
death is increased among adolescents and adults. Symptoms appear between 10 and 21 days after exposure to the varicella-
zoster virus. Persons who were vaccinated against chickenpox may sometimes develop chickenpox disease but the
presentation is usually mild, with approximately 50 or fewer red bumps that rarely evolve to blisters.
What is shingles?
Shingles, or zoster, is a common illness that may strike 1 in 5 people in the United States. It is caused by a reactivation of the
varicella-zoster virus years or even decades after illness with chickenpox. Shingles is associated with normal aging and with
anything that weakens the immune system such as certain medications, cancers, or infections, but it can also occur in healthy
children and younger persons.
Symptoms of shingles
A painful, blistering rash tends to occur on one side of the body, usually on the trunk or face. There may be pain, numbness
or tingling of the area 2-4 days before the rash appears. Pain or numbness usually resolves within weeks, but it can
sometimes persist for much longer. Damage can occur to the eyes or other organs if they are involved.
Prevention
Chickenpox can be prevented by vaccination.
Children who have never had chickenpox should get two doses of
chickenpox vaccine, with the 1st dose administered at 12 – 15 months of age and the 2
nd
at 4-6 years of age. Two doses,
administered 4-8 weeks apart, are also recommended for people 13 years or older. A vaccine against shingles, was licensed
by the FDA in May, 2006 and is available to prevent the development of shingles among persons aged 60 years and older

Answer 6

My husband got it at 32, he was ill and his spots were very intense and deep, but having an adult body makes them more unpleasant. But...like many other adults he got through it and there is no point worrying about it, there is nothing you can do to avoid the virus. My advice for anyone is make sure your kids get it when they are small.

Answer 7

Chicken pox for adults is called shingles. It can be really painful, and is in the same class as herpes. Its often treated with Valtrex or similar medications. It takes longer to go away and can produce a nasty fever as well as nausea and bowel problems.

Answer 8

I have heard all my life, I'm 41, that it is extremely bad for adults. More deaths even. But I had it when I was 19 and it wasn't that bad for me.

Answer 9

10 X 10 worse then bad

Answer 10

it can be quite series especially if they had it as a child as well becasue then it leads to shingles which is a rash and shooting pains in the abdomen

Answer 11

is bad, my brother had it at the age of 15, he was really ill. but i don't think it is life threatening for a healthy adult