Question

A mother brings her child to the clinic because the child has developed a rash on the trunk and scalp. The child is diagnosed with varicella. The mother inquires about the infectious period associated with varicella, and the nurse tells the mother that the infectious period:

a) Lasts until the rash disappears.

b) Extends throughout the prodromal period.

c) Ends after the first 24 hours of antiviral treatment.

d) Persists for 48 hours after the fever subsides

Answer 1

The infectious period of varicella, or chickenpox, lasts from about 2 days before the onset of the rash until all the lesions have scabbed over.

Step-by-step explanation:

The infectious period of varicella, or chickenpox, lasts from about 2 days before the onset of the rash until all the lesions have scabbed over. This means that the child with varicella is contagious during this entire period. The correct answer is option a) Lasts until the rash disappears.