Author/Editor		Sočan, M; Kraigher, A; Pahor, L
Title		Epidemiology of varicella in Slovenia over a 20-year period (1979-98)
Type		članek
Source		Epidemiol Infect
Vol. and No.		Letnik 126, št. 2
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 279-83
Language		eng
Abstract		Varicella is one of the most common childhood diseases. The course of the disease is usually mild and uncomplicated. In Slovenia, varicella is a notifiable communicable disease which must be reported. Data collected from 1979-98 were analysed. Over the 20-year period the number of varicella cases reported ranged from a low of 11,086 (in 1994) to a maximum of 21,141 (in 1987). During the last 10 years, the highest incidence of varicella was reported in children aged from 12 months to 2 years. In adults over 20, incidence has slightly but steadily increased over the 20 year period. Overall, the number of males with varicella exceeded that of females. The proportion of females was higher only in the 20-30-year age group, probably as a consequence of more frequent and closer contact with infected children by mothers. The highest number of reported cases was during winter and early spring.
Descriptors		CHICKENPOX CHILD ADULT DISEASE NOTIFICATION SLOVENIA INCIDENCE SEASONS HOSPITALIZATION AGE FACTORS