Chickenpox Complications in Adults
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Which age group has the highest mortality risk from chickenpox?

  • Adults aged 40 years and older (correct)
  • Children aged 10-14 years
  • Children aged 1-4 years
  • Children aged 5-9 years

    • What is the mode of transmission for chickenpox?

  • Through sexual contact
  • Through contaminated food
  • Through mosquito bites
  • Through airborne respiratory droplets (correct)

    • What is the primary cause of death in adults with chickenpox?

  • Bacterial pneumonia
  • Secondary infection Varicella (correct)
  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Encephalitis

    • What is the period of communicability for chickenpox?

    <p>1-2 days after onset of rash and continuing until all lesions are healed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

    <p>Humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group has the highest mortality risk from chickenpox?

    <p>Children aged 16-20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death in adults with chickenpox?

    <p>Acute respiratory distress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for chickenpox symptoms to appear after exposure?

    <p>14 to 16 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

    <p>Humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary complication of chickenpox in adults?

    <p>Secondary infection Varicella</p> Signup and view all the answers

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