Burden of varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean: findings from a systematic literature review

• Main Authors: Luiza Helena Falleiros Arlant (Author), Maria Catalina Pirez Garcia (Author), Maria L. Avila Aguero (Author), Miguel Cashat (Author), Cintia Irene Parellada (Author), Lara J. Wolfson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Varicella is typically mild and self-limiting, but can be associated with complications and even death. The limited data available on varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) indicate substantial burden in countries where varicella vaccine is not part of publicly funded...