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[Varicella in children].

A Ramm-Pettersen1, K O Wathne

  • 1Seksjon for infeksjonssykdommer Barnemedisinsk avdeling Barnesenteret Ullevål sykehus 0407 Oslo. anette.ramm-pettersen@ulleval.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|May 3, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Childhood chickenpox (varicella) can cause severe complications, even in healthy children. This article reviews managing these cases and outlines updated pediatric guidelines for isolation, prevention, and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Chickenpox (varicella) presents unique challenges in pediatric care.
  • Serious complications can arise even in immunocompetent children.
  • Hospitalization practices for pediatric varicella have evolved.

Purpose:

  • To describe the experience of managing pediatric varicella complications at a new pediatric department.
  • To discuss current policy guidelines for pediatric varicella cases.
  • To review literature on isolation, contagiousness, prevention, complications, and treatment.

Summary:

  • Serious complications of chickenpox (varicella) can occur in children, necessitating specialized care.
  • The establishment of a dedicated pediatric department facilitates improved management of these cases.
  • Guidelines address isolation, contagiousness, prevention, complications, and treatment of pediatric varicella.

Impact:

  • Informs pediatricians and healthcare providers on managing severe varicella cases in children.
  • Contributes to the development of evidence-based guidelines for pediatric varicella management.
  • Highlights the importance of specialized pediatric care for infectious disease complications.

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