Varicella infection (chickenpox) is an acute viral systemic1 and
highly contagious disease caused by Varicella Zoster Virus
(VZV), a double-stranded DNA virus of the herpes family.2
Varicella has a worldwide distribution, primarily affecting
young children,3-6 mainly of pre-school age3,5 that leads to loss
of work days5,7,8 and high community cost.5 It has a high potential
impact on public health in tropical countries. Balraj et al
reported an overall varicella attack rate of 5.9% in an epidemic
investigation of varicella in rural southern India.9 An overall seropositivity
rate of >70 % (11–15 years) and »90%
Varicella infection (chickenpox) is an acute viral systemic1 andhighly contagious disease caused by Varicella Zoster Virus(VZV), a double-stranded DNA virus of the herpes family.2Varicella has a worldwide distribution, primarily affectingyoung children,3-6 mainly of pre-school age3,5 that leads to lossof work days5,7,8 and high community cost.5 It has a high potentialimpact on public health in tropical countries. Balraj et alreported an overall varicella attack rate of 5.9% in an epidemicinvestigation of varicella in rural southern India.9 An overall seropositivityrate of >70 % (11–15 years) and »90%
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