Pediatr. praxi. 2009;10(3):180-184
Complication of chickenbox
- PLDD, Jindřichův Hradec
Varicella (chickenpox) belongs to the most frequent infectious diseases worldwide and although its course is in most instances uncomplicated,
due to high incidence of the disease, complications are not infrequent and rarely may be lethal. Complications are more frequent
in certain risk groups and may be prevented by measures such as active and passive immunization and timely antiviral treatment.
Fortunately the disease is most incident in pediatric age category the least threatened by complications.
Keywords: varicella, risk groups, immune deficit, chickenpox, pneumonia, encephalitis, cerebellar ataxia, progressive varicella, Reye syndrome, congenital varicella syndrome, neonatal varicella, prevention, acyclovir, vaccination, passive immunization, varicella zoster immune globulin.
Published: June 1, 2009 Show citation
