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?

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

What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

Humans Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest mortality risk from chickenpox?

Children aged 16-20 years Signup and view all the answers

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

Acute respiratory distress syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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

14 to 16 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

Humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of chickenpox in adults?

Secondary infection Varicella Signup and view all the answers

Chickenpox Complications in Adults

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Questions and Answers

Which age group has the highest mortality risk from chickenpox?

What is the mode of transmission for chickenpox?

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

What is the period of communicability for chickenpox?

What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

Which age group has the highest mortality risk from chickenpox?

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

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

What is the primary reservoir for chickenpox?

What is the primary complication of chickenpox in adults?

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