Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Is in Pediatrics — 7yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11512
SMLE Question #11512
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia is receiving combination chemotherapy and daily systemic corticosteroids for 6 weeks. Two days ago, he had close contact while playing with a neighbor who was later diagnosed with varicella (chickenpox). He is asymptomatic and has no documented history of varicella infection or varicella vaccination. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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