This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General Considerations - Infectious Diseases, Subject name: Pediatrics
Most common complication of chickenpox in children: 
Select and explain. 
A. Encephalitis, B. Secondary bacterial infection, C. Pneumonia, D. Otitis media
B: Secondary bacterial infection
Answer: B: Secondary bacterial infection 
Explanation: b. Secondary bacterial infection(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1579-1585> Ghai 8/e p 214-215)Secondary bacterial infections of skin, by group A Streptococcus & S. aureus, may occur in children with varicella.