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The impact of the demographic transition on dengue in Thailand: Insights from a statistical analysis and mathematical modeling [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Background: An increase in the average age of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases has been reported in Thailand. The cause of this increase is not known.
A Nisalak   +38 more
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Severe Complications of Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in Two Children

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, 2018
Infection with Varicella Zoster virus, which is the causative agent of chickenpox, is commonly seen during childhood. It has typically a benign course and can be substantially prevented by vaccination.
Mahmut Aslan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Epidemiology of Chickenpox in England, 2016–2022: An Observational Study Using General Practitioner Consultations

open access: yesViruses, 2023
Chickenpox is a common childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV vaccination is not part of the UK childhood immunisation programme, but its potential inclusion is regularly assessed.
Megan Bardsley   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Severe chest allodynia as an unusual first presentation of hydatid disease. A case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide zoonosis and the liver is the most commonly affected organ. Clinical manifestations range from completely asymptomatic cysts to a potential lethal cyst rupture and anaphylaxis.
Caruso, Damiano   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Global experience with chickenpox vaccines and future prospects for the Russian Federation

open access: yesБиопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение
INTRODUCTION. Chickenpox  is  a  highly  contagious  viral  disease  that  primarily  affects preschool children. A number of chickenpox vaccines are licensed worldwide, but there are still gaps in vaccination coverage.
A. S. Korovkin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The reform of the Italian legislation on childhood immunization [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Upon the proposal of the Italian government, Law n. 191/2017 has been enacted, meant to considerably raise the number of mandatory vaccinations, while leaving several others merely "recommended" (non-mandatory).
Cocchiara, Rosario Andrea   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Role of meteorological conditions in reported chickenpox cases in Wuhan and Hong Kong, China

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2017
Background Chickenpox is a common contagious disease that remains an important public health issue worldwide. Over 90% of unvaccinated individuals become infected, but infection occurs at different ages in different parts of the world.
Banghua Chen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chickenpox Mimicking Monkeypox in Adult with Diabetes Mellitus and Acute Kidney Injury: Diagnosis and Management

open access: yesBerkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2021
Background: Chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in diabetes mellitus patients might exhibit similar clinical features with monkeypox, caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV).
Maya Wardiana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Valuing the benefit of varicella vaccination: comparison of willingness to pay and quality-adjusted life-years [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Vaccination is different from most health interventions because it is preventative, it protects against infectious disease (leading to knock-on effects), the diseases it prevents are usually acute and self-limiting, and most vaccines are given to ...
Brisson, M., Edmunds, J.
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Clinical features of varicella-zoster virus infection [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a pathogenic human herpes virus that causes varicella (chickenpox) as a primary infection, following which it becomes latent in peripheral ganglia.
Gershon, Anne A., Kennedy, Peter G.E.
core   +1 more source

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