Chickenpox Flashcards
1
Q
what causes chickenpox
A
varicella zoster
2
Q
where does the virus establish latency?
A
sensory nerve root
3
Q
presentation
A
typically childhood
itchy rash (macules > papules > vesicles > scab)
fever
4
Q
complications
A
bacterial infection pneumonitis (varicella pneumonia) haemorrhagic scarring encephalitis
5
Q
management
A
self limiting
vaccine
6
Q
how do you prevent neonatal varicella?
A
varicella zoster immune gloublin
acyclovir
