Chickenpox screening
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Children are vaccinated against chicken pox and most adults generally may have been infected with VZV in their early years. Hence, general population screening is not recommended. But testing for VZV or for the antibodies produced in response to VZV infection may be performed when required.
Screening
- Screening is not routinely used to diagnose active cases of chickenpox.
- Children are nowadays vaccinated and most adults generally may have been infected with VZV in their early years.Hence, general population screening is not recommended. But, testing for VZV or for the antibodies produced in response to VZV infection may be performed when required.
- Screening tests are recommended for people without symptoms and are at higher risk of acquiring chicken pox.
- Blood tests are done to measure the levels of antibodies in the blood which indicates whether the individual has developed an immunity to chickenpox from previous infection or a missed immunization.
- Testing for VZV or for the antibodies produced in response to VZV infection may be performed in when required for screening purposes. Also, screening may be advised for newborns, pregnant women, prior to organ transplantation, and in those with HIV/AIDS.