What causes chickenpox in India?
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What causes chickenpox in India?
Chickenpox is a viral infection and is highly contagious. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
What is chicken pox called in India?
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV)….
| Chickenpox | |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Small, itchy blisters, headache, loss of appetite, tiredness, fever |
| Usual onset | 10–21 days after exposure |
| Duration | 5–10 days |
| Causes | Varicella zoster virus |
Do people in India get chicken pox?
Village officials are reporting a chickenpox outbreak that has affected hundreds of people across all age groups in Bihar’s Gaya district in eastern India. Village officials say, “Health officials of Gaya have never visited our village since the chicken pox break out began.”
Why is chicken pox celebrated in Tamilnadu?
“In Tamil Nadu, there is great reverence and awe that surrounds pox; chicken pox is treated as ammai – as a curse of the goddess and nearly everyone tries to make sure that they follow certain practises strictly.
How did chickenpox originate?
The first chickenpox viruses probably emerged 70m years ago, around the time dinosaurs went extinct, and infected our distant ancestors – probably small furry mammals that lived in family groups in trees. Since that time, chickenpox viruses have evolved with us.
Is zostavax available in India?
Zostavax has a ‘fair price’ of $211 (Rs14,432.40) per dose in the US, according to healthcarebluebook.com, a US-based website providing transparent pricing information. The vaccine is priced anywhere between Rs7,000-Rs8,000 per dose in India, according to market sources who did not want to be named.
Who is Amman God?
Mariamman is a Hindu goddess of rain, predominant in the rural areas of South India….
| Mariamman | |
|---|---|
| Goddess Mariamman/ Goddess Mariathal | |
| Other names | Mariamma, Mariamman, Maariatha, Mari , Marika |
| Venerated in | Hinduism |
| Affiliation | Hinduism , Shakti |
What is Amman temple?
Masani Amman is an avatar (manifestation) of Shakti Devi. She also known as Masani Devi among north Indians. Arulmigu Masani Amman Temple, also referred as Anaimalai Masani Amman Temple, is a highly revered shrine situated at Anaimalai, which is located about 24 km far south-westerly to Pollachi.
Why is chicken pox called so?
One is that it’s from the blisters that are seen with the illness. These red spots — which are about 1/5 inch to 2/5 inch (5mm to 10mm) wide — were once thought to look like chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Another theory is that the rash of chickenpox looks like the peck marks caused by a chicken.