Chickenpox is a very contagious childhood disease with self-limited course. It most common in children up to 10 years old, but can infect person at any age. Varicella presents itchy pseudo-polymorphic rash (macula, papula, vesicle, crust) and mild intoxication syndrome. The benign uncomplicated general, complications occur regardless of immune status concomitant diseases. Neurological respirato...

The incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) is 42 cases per 100 000 people per year. Infection in children is very rare. The varicella vaccine offers 90% protection against chickenpox and nearly 100% protection against severe cases. Immunization against varicella was initially expected to cause a decrease in the incidence of HZ. However, the vaccine virus can cause a latent infection that later manifes...

Chickenpox is a highly infectious contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). Clinical diagnosis in children is usually made in the presence of characteristic vesicular skin rash, starting on the head or body. Prodromal symptoms (symptoms indicating disease onset) of nausea, loss of appetite, aching muscles and headache are generally seen in adolescents and adults. Absence of the...