Chickenpox

Question 1

what causes chickenpox

Answer 1

varicella zoster

Question 2

where does the virus establish latency?

Answer 2

sensory nerve root

Question 3

presentation

Answer 3

typically childhood
itchy rash (macules > papules > vesicles > scab)
fever

Question 4

complications

Answer 4

bacterial infection
pneumonitis (varicella pneumonia)
haemorrhagic
scarring
encephalitis

Question 5

management

Answer 5

self limiting

vaccine

Question 6

how do you prevent neonatal varicella?

Answer 6

varicella zoster immune gloublin

acyclovir