Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl had a fever of 39 degrees, accompanied by coughing and many red raised spots. After being diagnosed with chicken pox by a doctor, her symptoms alleviate ed after about three to four days of taking medication. However, she has recently experienced similar symptoms again. Can chicken pox appear twice?
Answer
Chicken pox is a viral disease. After a child’s first infection, they will develop immunity to the disease. However, this immunity lasts for a relatively short period of time, so it is normal for children to have chicken pox twice in a row. In addition, the virus that causes chicken pox is relatively weak in treatment and almost never causes complications. Currently, it is recommended that children drink plenty of fluids, consume a rich variety of fruits and vegetables to enhance their physical resistance, and take antiviral medications for treatment.