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Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection (VZV)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ImmunocompromiseRefractory PainCareful PositioningSkin FragilityHypoxiaDyspneaHyperthermiaStroke RiskDry EyesAirborne Precautions

Pathophysiology

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a highly contagious herpesvirus with two clinical faces. Primary infection is chickenpox (varicella): inhaled aerosolized droplets seed the upper airway mucosa, the...

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