Varicella (Chickenpox) - Crops of vesicles in various stages of healing
Treatment
• Healthy g 12 years of age: Self-limited, supportive care
• Immunocompromised or > 12: Acyclovir
Severe complication
• Pneumonitis
• Encephalitis
Vaccine
• Live attenuated
• Avoid in pregnancy
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