What are the differences between chickenpox and smallpox?

The difference between chickenpox and smallpox is that the causes of the disease are different, and the clinical symptoms they manifest are also different. It is necessary to diagnose the type of disease in time and provide targeted treatment to reduce the damage caused.

1. Chickenpox: Chickenpox is mostly caused by infection with the herpes zoster virus, which generally causes the formation of papules or macules on the skin. The disease generally causes symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases it may also cause fever. Cross-infection can occur through close contact or through the respiratory tract. Generally, it does not cause life-threatening danger and the patient will gradually recover after active treatment.

2. Smallpox: Smallpox is mostly caused by viral infection. The disease generally causes pustules to appear on the skin, and also causes high fever convulsions, accompanied by symptoms such as physical fatigue and back pain. As the disease worsens, general weakness will occur, and there is a possibility of coma. Generally, there is a possibility of cross infection after close contact with the patient.

After the onset of chickenpox or smallpox, timely prevention of cross infection is necessary. At the same time, patients must control their diet and avoid eating seafood and spicy foods, otherwise it will induce worsening of the disease and affect normal control.