The Clinical and Economic Burden of Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Patients With Varicella Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Real-World Data in England.

Stephanie A KujawskiVictoria BanksCaroline S CaseySimon B DrysdaleAmisha PatelOlivia MasseyTim HolbrookManjiri Pawaskar

Published in: The Journal of infectious diseases (2024)

This study highlights high antibiotic use and healthcare resource utilization associated with varicella management, particularly in patients with complications. A national varicella vaccination program in England may reduce varicella burden and related complications, medication use, and costs.

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