Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox)

Overview

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Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Chickenpox or varicella is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus is responsible for chickenpox (usually primary infection in non-immune hosts) and herpes zoster or shingles (following reactivation of latent infection). Chickenpox results in a skin rash that forms small itchy blisters which scab over. This activity describes the cause, presentation, and pathophysiology of chickenpox and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the treatment and prevention of this infection.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-4734-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of chickenpox.

  • Review the presentation of chickenpox.

  • Outline the treatment and management options available for chickenpox.

  • Explain interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and outcomes in patients with chickenpox.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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