Varicella Flashcards
1
Q
Varicella is caused by
A
Varicella zoster virus
2
Q
Primary infection:
A
varicella (chickenpox)
3
Q
Transmission of varicella
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via respiratory droplets or contact with lesions
contagious 1-2 days before rash and 4-5 days after onset of rash
4
Q
Incubation period for varicella
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14 to 16 days
5
Q
Clinical features of varicella
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fever, headache, tiredness and rash which starts with head concentrates on trunk and lasts 5-10 days
6
Q
complications of varicella
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secondary bacterial infection encephalitis pneumonia hospitalization death
7
Q
varicella vaccination
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varivax (Merk) which is a live attenuated vaccine
8
Q
dosing of varicella
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2 does of 0.5ml SC
children get varicella at 12 mo and 4-6 yrs
adults w none rec’v 2 doses 4 weeks apart
9
Q
should a patient who provides a verbal history of chickenpox be considered immune
A
no
10
Q
how can a patient demonstrate immunity
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- documentation
- lab confirmation
- born before 1980
- diagnosis or verification by HCP
