Can chicken pox cause sequelae?

Expert answer:

Yes. chickenpox leave it to me sequels.

THE consequence more common and less serious is the scar which occurs due to skin infection at the lesion site.

Most people who have chicken pox can get out of the disease without major consequences. However, when the chicken pox reaches adults and people with deficient immune system serious complications such as:

  • Skin infections;
  • Pneumonia;
  • Hepatitis;
  • Encephalitis;
  • Pharyngitis;
  • Diarrhea;
  • Ear infection;
  • Reye's syndrome.

These complications will depend on how strong the immune system of the affected person is.

It is important not to scratch the lesions to avoid skin infections that leave scarring.

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The best way to to prevent the sequelae of chickenpox is avoiding the disease. THE vaccine against the chicken pox is available free of charge by the Unified Health System (SUS) and composes the national vaccination calendar.