Which complication is most likely in unvaccinated children with varicella (chickenpox)?
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Correct answer: Secondary bacterial skin infection or pneumonia
Chickenpox in unvaccinated children can lead to severe complications such as secondary bacterial skin infection, pneumonia, or encephalitis, which are more common than in vaccinated children.
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