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Table 2 Perceived effect of VZV infection on academic activities among the 43 medical undergraduates who developed the disease during the 66 months of follow-up.

From: Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka

Effect of VZV infection on academic activities

N

%

No effect on academic activities

6

13.9

Reduced study duration

20

46.5

Repeated a clinical appointment (more than 1 week)

5

11.6

Could not sit an examination

4

9.3

Reduced performance in examinations (passed exams without classes)

4

9.3

Failed one or more subject

2

4.7

Delayed internship

2

4.7