An outbreak of suspected chickenpox at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Namibia, April 2025

Introduction: On 18 April 2025, the Infection Prevention and Control Unit at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati was notified of a cluster of suspected varicella (chickenpox) cases in an adult medical ward. Varicella is highly contagious and can cause severe disease in unvaccinated adults, particularly i...

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Autors principals:	Penehafo Laudika Johannes, Ndeshihafela Sakaria, Dianah Mukuture Ewaga, Silas Nghishihange, Emilia Ashipala, Ester Haipinge, Joseph Mumangeni Tomas, Lydia Ndaku Shilelo
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	African Field Epidemiology Network 2026-06-01
Col·lecció:	Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Matèries:	chickenpox varicella nosocomial outbreak healthcare workers vaccination
Accés en línia:	https://afenet-journal.org/10-37432-jieph-d-26-00069/
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