Teleconsultation for chickenpox disorders
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Although not considered fatal, this viral disease is highly contagious. The older the child, the greater the risk of complications. That's why it's vital to recognize the first symptoms of this infectious disease as soon as possible.
Does your child or baby have a sudden rash of blisters? Does he or she show redness on the skin as well as severe itching? Since 2018, fortunately, it has been possible to monitor chickenpox remotely, thanks to teleconsultation. Rapid treatment is provided by a general practitioner or pediatrician.
Teleconsultation now available for chickenpox cases
Teleconsulting a doctor from a distance gives French people easy access to healthcare professionals. In the case of chickenpox, telemedicine is ideal for obtaining an initial opinion and diagnosis from a doctor. Thanks to videoconferencing, he or she can examine the evolution of chickenpox according to your medical history. Good news, remote consultations are now reimbursed by Social Security since September 2018. While the adoption of telemedicine has taken time, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly contributed to its development.
What is chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a common viral disease known for its highly contagious nature. The symptoms are well known to doctors and pediatricians: redness and red pimples on the skin and mucous membranes.
The varicella-zoster virus is highly contagious through direct contact or the respiratory tract. Chickenpox mainly affects babies and children. More than 94% of cases are between the ages of 1 and 9. Only 2.2% of cases can lead to serious complications, particularly in adults. For this reason, the disease is referred to as benign. There are 3 stages:
- Childhood contagion,
- The incubation period is around 2 days,
- Clinical manifestations.
Teleconsultation for chickenpox, a more convenient solution
Young children are the first to contract chickenpox. There's no need to run to the emergency room when the first spots appear. The incubation period is 10 to 20 days. When the first symptoms appear, the virus is already well established.
If your child already has a fever, pimple rash, blisters and itching, teleconsult a GP or, better still, a paediatrician online.
From the very first teleconsultation, the pediatrician can establish a diagnosis in the same way as a face-to-face examination. On Tessan, you can get an appointment with a pediatrician in less than 7 days. He or she will be able to give an opinion on your child's progress.
Chickenpox disorders are benign in young children. However, adults are more likely to contract severe forms of chickenpox. You can consult your GP in his or her office, or teleconsult a pediatrician. To reassure worried parents, telemedicine platforms enable you to book an appointment quickly. At the end of the teleconsultation, the healthcare professional can issue a prescription and give advice on how to care for your child.
How can I teleconsult a doctor in the event of chickenpox?
Where can I book a teleconsultation for chickenpox?
It's very easy to make an appointment with a childcare professional:
- Go to tessan.io,
- Indicate the doctor you wish to consult,
- Indicate your location,
- Choose the location nearest you,
- Call directly to arrange a date and time.
Teleconsultation procedure for chickenpox infection
Teleconsultation for chickenpox disorders is carried out by videoconference in our terminals and our teleconsultation boothsinstalled by Tessan in pharmacies and community centers.
These Tessan devices are equipped to enable the pediatrician to examine your child properly. They contain all the equipment and devices necessary to enable the pediatric specialist to examine your child's various symptoms: headache, fever of up to 38°C, itching accompanied by the appearance of raised red patches on the skin. Varicella symptoms last from 7 to 10 days, so don't delay in making an appointment.
To detect symptoms, he can use :
- The thermometer,
- Tensiometer,
- Connected scale,
- Dermatoscope,
- Otoscope,
- Stethoscope.
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