Varicella infection and the impact of late entry into the Irish healthcare system

• Main Authors: Sinéad Feeney (Author), Eavan Muldoon (Author), Patrick Barrett (Author), Ramon Martos (Author), Niall Mulvihill (Author), Darina O'Flanagan (Author), Colm Bergin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We present a case which highlights several areas of concern relating to the prevention and management of varicella in Ireland. We review the pathophysiology of this virus and highlight its greater potential for morbidity in certain groups, most particularly adult males. The experience and opinions w...