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(B01.0+) Varicella meningitis
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474 866 in individuals diagnosis varicella meningitis confirmed
3 004 deaths with diagnosis varicella meningitis
1% mortality rate associated with the disease varicella meningitis
Diagnosis varicella meningitis is diagnosed Men are 11.74% more likely than Women
265 314
Men receive the diagnosis varicella meningitis
1 971 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis varicella meningitis
1 033 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease varicella meningitis - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features varicella meningitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Varicella meningitis - what does this mean
Varicella meningitis is a rare complication of chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus. it occurs when the virus spreads from the skin to the meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, leading to inflammation of the meninges and other tissues of the central nervous system.
What happens during the disease - varicella meningitis
Varicella meningitis is a rare complication of the varicella-zoster virus (vzv) infection, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. the virus typically enters the body through the respiratory tract, replicates in the skin, and then spreads to the central nervous system, where it can cause inflammation of the meninges and brain. in some cases, the virus can cause devastating neurological complications, including seizures, coma, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Varicella meningitis - Prevention
Varicella meningitis can be prevented by avoiding contact with people who have chickenpox, receiving the varicella vaccine, and washing hands frequently.