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Varicella

Updated : September 17, 2022





Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

immune globulin IM (IGIM) 

For Prophylaxis:

0.6 - 1.2

mL/kg

Intramuscular (IM)

within six days of exposure


Note: take only the varicella-zoster IG (Human) is unavailable 



varicella zoster immune globulin, human 

Indicated for the reduction of infection severity after exposure
625 units intramuscularly within 10 days post-exposure (within 96 hours)
Administer the total dose 3 weeks later the initial dose in patients who are additionally exposed to this virus



 

immune globulin IM (IGIM) 

For Prophylaxis: the dose of 0.6-1.2 mL/kg IM within six days of exposure   
Note: take only the varicella-zoster IG (Human) is unavailable  



varicella zoster immune globulin, human 

Indicated for the reduction of infection severity after exposure
125 IU/10 kg intramuscularly
Do not exceed more than 625 IU/dose
Administer the dose within 4-10 days post-exposure
For <2kg: 62.5 IU intramuscularly
2.1-10 kg: 125 IU intramuscularly
10.1-20 kg: 250 IU intramuscularly
20.1-30 kg: 375 IU intramuscularly
30.1-40 kg: 500 IU intramuscularly
More than 40 kg: 625 IU intramuscularly
Administer the second dose 3 weeks later the initial dose in patients who are additionally exposed to this virus



 

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Varicella

Updated : September 17, 2022




immune globulin IM (IGIM) 

For Prophylaxis:

0.6 - 1.2

mL/kg

Intramuscular (IM)

within six days of exposure


Note: take only the varicella-zoster IG (Human) is unavailable 



varicella zoster immune globulin, human 

Indicated for the reduction of infection severity after exposure
625 units intramuscularly within 10 days post-exposure (within 96 hours)
Administer the total dose 3 weeks later the initial dose in patients who are additionally exposed to this virus



immune globulin IM (IGIM) 

For Prophylaxis: the dose of 0.6-1.2 mL/kg IM within six days of exposure   
Note: take only the varicella-zoster IG (Human) is unavailable  



varicella zoster immune globulin, human 

Indicated for the reduction of infection severity after exposure
125 IU/10 kg intramuscularly
Do not exceed more than 625 IU/dose
Administer the dose within 4-10 days post-exposure
For <2kg: 62.5 IU intramuscularly
2.1-10 kg: 125 IU intramuscularly
10.1-20 kg: 250 IU intramuscularly
20.1-30 kg: 375 IU intramuscularly
30.1-40 kg: 500 IU intramuscularly
More than 40 kg: 625 IU intramuscularly
Administer the second dose 3 weeks later the initial dose in patients who are additionally exposed to this virus



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