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  • Title: [Varicella--mild or dangerous disease].
    Author: Duszczyk E, Talarek E, Marczyńska M.
    Journal: Przegl Epidemiol; 2004; 58 Suppl 1():106-11. PubMed ID: 15807167.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The aim was an analysis of causes of varicella complications in children hospitalized in the Department if Infectious Diseases In Childhood of Medical University in Warsaw. METHODS AND MAIN OBSERVATIONS: 105 children from 15 day to 15 years of age was observed. 58.1% were male. The median age was 5,8 years. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Bacterial skin infections and neurological complications were the most frequent complications. Sepsis was diagnosed in 3 children. Vaccination program against varicella can reduce the risk of very severe complications.
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