varicella

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:live_attenuated_varicella-zoster_virus
gptkb:Alphaherpesvirinae
gptkbp:age second dose at 4-6 years
first dose at 12-15 months
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkbp:community_impact significant reduction in cases
decreased hospitalizations
reduction in healthcare costs
gptkbp:complications gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:psychologist
thrombocytopenia
bacterial skin infections
gptkbp:current_use chickenpox
shingles
gptkbp:end_of_life higher in immunocompromised individuals
very low in healthy children
gptkbp:fledging_period 1 to 2 days before rash appears
until all blisters have crusted over
gptkbp:healthcare mandatory vaccination in many countries
reduction in incidence due to vaccination
gptkbp:historical_event first described in the 9th century
vaccine developed in 1995
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label varicella
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 21 days
gptkbp:is_protected_by vaccination
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:varicella_vaccine
live attenuated vaccine
two doses recommended
over 90% effective
gptkbp:risk_factor pregnant women
young children
immunocompromised individuals
unvaccinated individuals
gptkbp:side_effect fever
rare allergic reactions
mild rash
tenderness at injection site
gptkbp:social_responsibility seasonal outbreaks
clinical evaluation
serological testing
common in childhood
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
headache
muscle pain
cough
fever
sore throat
loss of appetite
itchy rash
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:acetaminophen
antihistamines
supportive care
antiviral medications
calamine lotion