Evaluating the Impact of Moderate and Severe Varicella Infections on Danish Children Under 18 Years Old: A Comprehensive Analysis From 2015 to 2023
This study documents that varicella is highly prevalent among Danish young children. Mild-to-moderately severe cases strain healthcare, causing increased helpline calls and posing a persistent hospitalization risk, especially for infants and children with underlying conditions.
Authors
- Caroline Klint Johannesen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6503-5632)
- Thea Kølsen Fischer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4812-980X)
- Fredrik Folke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2284-7857)
- Amanda Marie Egeskov-Cavling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1263-2759)
Institutions
- University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Gentofte Hospital (DK)
- Zealand University Hospital (DK)
- Capital Region of Denmark (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004612
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16