Prospective study of loss of health-related quality adjusted life years in children and their families due to uncomplicated and hospitalised varicella.

Introduction And Aims: Although usually benign, varicella can lead to serious complications and sometimes long-term sequelae. Vaccines are safe and effective but not yet included in immunisation programmes in many countries. We aimed to quantify the impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in terms of quality-adjusted life years (QALY) in children with varicella and their families, key to assessing cost-utility in countries with low mortality due to this infection.

[S. Pyogenes invasive disease in a paediatric hospital: 1996-2009].

Introduction: S. pyogenes is among the most common bacteria in Pediatrics, and is associated with a wide variety of infections and large range of severity.

Aims: The aim was to evaluate trends of Group A Streptococcal invasive disease in a paediatric tertiary hospital.