Work-Related Diseases
Find information on occupational work-related diseases including diseases, category and group, synonyms, severity, latency, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments and options.
Chickenpox
Occupational Disease Chickenpox
Chickenpox Category Infection, Occupational
Chickenpox Severity
Acute-Moderate
Chickenpox Synonyms
Varicella; Shingles; Herpes zoster
Information on Chickenpox Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Screening and Imaging
"In health care institutions, serologic screening of personnel who have negative or uncertain histories is likely to be cost-effective, depending on the relative costs of the the test and vaccine. . . . Administration of varicella vaccine is recommended for all susceptible health care personel, especially those who will have close contact with persons at high risk for serious complications." [CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel]
Chickenpox Latency
2-3 weeks; usually 14-16 days
Chickenpox References
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/list_varicl.htm