The mother of a 4-year-old boy has contacted the physician's office. She reports her son was exposed to someone with chickenpox. She has inquired about when her son may show if he has gotten the disease. What information should be provided?
A) The illness should be seen in a week if he has been exposed.
B) Symptoms of the disease should show up within 24 to 48 hours of exposure.
C) The incubation period for the disease is between 10 and 21 days.
D) Younger children will have longer periods of incubation.
Ans: C
Chickenpox is the common name for varicella. This condition has an incubation period of 10 to 21 days.
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