Varicella complications and universal immunization
Journal Title: Jornal de Pediatria - Year 2016, Vol 92, Issue 4
Abstract
Varicella is one of the most common infectious diseases, with a worldwide distribution. According to a WHO position paper, the global annual disease burden of varicella is estimated to be 140 million cases.1 Despite the public perception of varicella infection as a harmless childhood affliction, it can be a very serious disease. As Martino Mota & Carvalho-Costa highlight in “Varicella zoster virus related deaths and hospitalizations in Brazil before the introduction of universal vaccination with the tetraviral vaccine,” varicella can cause death or can lead to potentially serious complications, which require hospitalization and eventually long-term sequelae.2
Authors and Affiliations
Elena Bozzola
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP513603
- DOI 10.1016/j.jped.2016.05.001
- Views 57
- Downloads 0
Colonic transit in children and adolescents with chronic constipation
Objective The aim of this study was to assess clinical features and colonic transit patterns in Brazilian children with refractory constipation. Methods From 2010 to 2013, 79 constipated patients received follow-up care...
Food insecurity and social support in families of children with sickle-cell disease
Objective To examine the associations between food insecurity (IA) and social support in families of children with sickle-cell disease (DF). Methods This cross-sectional study in families of 190 children from five to ni...
The association of parental obesity with physical activity and sedentary behaviors of their children: the CASPIAN-V study
Objective Low physical activity and sedentary behaviors, two important determinants of childhood obesity, may be influenced by parental lifestyle and weight status. This study aims to determine the association of parenta...
Analysis of analgesic, antipyretic, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in pediatric prescriptions
Objective Data on clinical practice in pediatrics on the use of analgesic, antipyretic, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs considering the best available evidence and regulatory-agency approved use are uncertain. T...
Association between overweight and obesity in schoolchildren with rs9939609 polymorphism (FTO) and family history for obesity
Objective To determine the association between overweight/obesity in schoolchildren with FTO rs9939609 polymorphism (fatmass and obesity associated) and family history of obesity. Methods Cross-sectional study comprisin...