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(B01.2+) Varicella pneumonia
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474 866 in individuals diagnosis varicella pneumonia confirmed
3 004 deaths with diagnosis varicella pneumonia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease varicella pneumonia
Diagnosis varicella pneumonia is diagnosed Men are 11.74% more likely than Women
265 314
Men receive the diagnosis varicella pneumonia
1 971 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis varicella pneumonia
1 033 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease varicella pneumonia - 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 pneumonia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Varicella pneumonia - what does this mean
Varicella pneumonia occurs when the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chicken pox, spreads to the lungs and causes an infection. symptoms can include fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and coughing with sputum production. treatment usually involves antiviral medications and supportive care.
What happens during the disease - varicella pneumonia
Varicella pneumonia is a rare but serious complication of chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus. it is characterized by inflammation and consolidation of the lung tissue, leading to difficulty breathing, chest pain, and coughing. the virus is spread through direct contact with an infected person, or through inhalation of airborne droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze. once the virus has been inhaled, it attaches to cells in the respiratory tract and begins to replicate, leading to inflammation, tissue damage, and a buildup of fluid in the lungs. this can lead to a decrease in oxygen levels, which can cause severe respiratory distress and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Blood tests to check for antibodies to the varicella-zoster virus
- Sputum culture
- Bronchoscopy
- CT scan
- Pulse oximetry
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and prevent the spread of the disease.
- Prescribe antiviral medications
- Administer antibiotics
- Administer oxygen therapy
- Provide supportive care such as fluids and nutrition
- Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation levels
- Provide education on the importance of hand hygiene
- Monitor for signs of complications such as respiratory failure
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Varicella pneumonia - Prevention
The best way to prevent varicella pneumonia is to get the varicella vaccine. this vaccine is recommended for all children and adults who have not previously had chickenpox or been vaccinated. additionally, good hygiene practices, such as hand washing and avoiding contact with people who have chickenpox, can help reduce the risk of infection.