Keywords:
Chickenpox; Complications; Meta-analysis; Paediatric diseases; Prevalence; Systematic review; Varicella
Abstract:
Varicella (chickenpox) is an infectious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Varicella symptoms are usually self-limiting; however, different complications with widespread and systemic manifestations can occur. This systematic literature review aims to explore and quantify varicella-associated complication rates.