nTransmitted in respiratory secretions and in the fluid of skin lessions
ØAirborne spread
ØDirect contact
nClinical manifestation of varicella
ØIncubation period 10 – 21 days
ØProdromal fever , malaise, anorexia, headache
ØEruption :
vScalp, face, trunk
vMacules – vesicles – crusting
vSimultaneous presence of lessions
Clinical manifestation of Herpes Zoster
Ø Eruption in one dermatome
Treatment
Localized pain, hyperesthesias, pruritus
nProphylaxis :
Acyclovir : 20 mg/kg/dose
Vaccination
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