CHICKENPOX, TRADITIONAL INHIBITION AND TREATMENT NEGLECTING - A STUDY IN ASSAM, INDIA

Abstract

Chickenpox is the viral disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). The chickenpox patients represent mainly fever, maculopapular vesicular rash with headache, body ache, fatigue, irritability etc. As this disease spread by air droplet and skin/blister contacts the disease spread very quickly and easily. Our study tried to check epidemiology, encourage for medical treatment and full awareness for chickenpox. After awareness meeting blood samples were collected and obtained serum from different affected districts of Assam. Blood samples were tested for VZV. The results showed that all age groups and both sexes were affected. 49.12 % female and 50.88 % male were affected, and all were without immunization. Maximum cases were reported in the month of December followed by May. Traditional believes; quack preferences, Communication routes, living behavior etc were the main cause found during our study. Awareness meetings were organized in the affected areas. Patients were convinced for medical treatment after awareness and special counseling. To control the disease govt., NGOs, Organizations etc must take necessary steps for immunization, living standard including water, road, education etc., routine counseling and awareness.