Specific Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the epidemiology of varicella-zoster virus
2. Recognize the clinical features associated with varicella and herpes zoster infections in normal and immunocompromised children of various ages
3. Understand the relationship between varicella and herpes zoster infection
4. Plan the appropriate management of an immunocompromised patient exposed to varicella
5. Plan appropriate antiviral therapy for normal and immunocompromised patients who have varicella-zoster virus infection
6. Plan appropriate control measures to prevent the spread of varicella and herpes zoster