New Chickenpox Variant Found in India: What Does This Mean for You?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

A study has found a new type of chickenpox that is spreading in India! What You Need to Know About It

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A new study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found that the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox, is spreading in India in a new form. Clade 9 is the name of the type that has never been found in the country before.

People in places like Germany, the UK, and the US are most likely to get VZV type 9, which is very common. In India, though, it is the first time that it has been found.

The researchers looked at samples from 331 people in India who might have had monkeypox. Twenty-eight of these samples were found to have VZV. More tests on these samples proved that group 9 is present in India.

It is worrying that group 9 was found in India, say the people who wrote the study. They do say, though, that this type of VZV is not thought to be worse than other strains.

Know what chickenpox is.

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and is very easy to spread. Kids are most likely to get it, but adults can too.

A fever, headaches, tiredness, and a rash of small red bumps that turn into blisters are all signs of chickenpox. It starts on the face and moves to other parts of the body most of the time.

Most people with chickenpox get better on their own in a few weeks. Some people, like young children, pregnant women, and people whose immune systems aren’t strong enough, can get really sick from it, though.

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How do you get chickenpox?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

Being close to the fluid from a person who has chickenpox can give you the disease. When someone who has it coughs or sneezes, it can also be spread through the air.

How do you treat chickenpox?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

Chickenpox can’t be cured in a certain way. There are, however, medicines like fever reducers and pain killers that can help ease the symptoms.

How do I keep from getting chickenpox?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

Getting a vaccine is the best way to avoid getting chickenpox. For people of all ages, the chickenpox vaccine is safe and works.

What should I do if I believe I have chickenpox?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

You should see a doctor right away if you think you have chickenpox. You can be sure that you’ll get the care you need from the doctor.

What should I know about the new type of chickenpox called clade 9?

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

• As far as we know, clade 9 chickenpox is not more dangerous than other types of VZV. But it’s important to know it’s there and take steps to avoid getting an infection.
• Getting a shot is the best way to avoid getting chickenpox. If you haven’t had chickenpox and think you might have been exposed to it, you should see a doctor right away.

Here are some more ways to keep from getting chickenpox:

New Chickenpox Variant Found in India

• People who have chickenpox should not be touched.
• Often wash your hands with water and soap.
• When you cough or sneeze, put your hands over your mouth and nose.
• Clean areas that could have the chickenpox virus on them.
• You should not go to work or school if you have chickenpox until all of your blisters have closed over. So, the virus won’t be able to spread to other people.