Varicella Zoster Virus in the Nervous System
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous, exclusively human alphaherpesvirus. Primary infection usually results in varicella (chickenpox), after which VZV becomes latent in ganglionic neurons along the entire neuraxis.
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Bee products as alternatives in the treatment of viral infections
Abstract Medicines used in the treatment of viral infections usually reduce symptoms. There is a need to develop drugs that inhibit the viruses and do not merely relieve the symptoms. Natural bee products possess many pharmacological properties and are widely used in folk medicine. There are many studies on the antibacterial effects of bee products but
Michał Otręba +3 more
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Viruses associated with pneumonia in adults. [PDF]
Viral pneumonia, which is typically associated with disease in childhood, is increasingly recognized as causing problems in adults. Certain viruses, such as influenza virus, can attack fully immunocompetent adults, but many viruses take advantage of more-
Cesario, Thomas C
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Background: The varicella-zoster virus is a highly contagious human herpesvirus that primarily causes varicella (chickenpox) as an initial infection, targeting T cells, neurons, as well as skin cells, and can later reactivate to cause herpes zoster ...
Michał Oleszko +3 more
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Varicella and Herpes Zoster in Madrid, based on the Sentinel General Practitioner Network: 1997–2004
Background Varicella (chickenpox) is the primary disease caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is extremely contagious and is frequent in children. Indeed, in the absence of vaccination, a high proportion of the population is liable to contract it. Herpes
Gutiérrez-Rodríguez Ángeles +8 more
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Seroprevalence of Antibodies against Varicella Zoster Virus among Women before Marriage in Yazd, Iran [PDF]
Ladan Zeynali +5 more
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Cross-Sectional Study of Varicella Zoster Virus Immunity in Healthy Korean Children Assessed by Glycoprotein Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and Fluorescent Antibody to Membrane Antigen Test [PDF]
Yunhwa Kim +4 more
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Multifocal Vasculopathy Due to Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV): Serial Analysis of VZV DNA and Intrathecal Synthesis of VZV Antibody in Cerebrospinal Fluid [PDF]
Recognition of multifocal vasculopathy due to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is often problematic. We describe a human immunodeficiency virus—infected patient who had progressive central nervous system disease for >3 months.
Bossart, Walter +6 more
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Vaccines for prophylaxis of viral infections in patients with hematological malignancies. [PDF]
Viral infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in patients with hematological malignancies. It remains uncertain whether viral vaccinations in these patients are supported by good evidence.
Chan, GC +4 more
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Allotype Analysis to Distinguish the Origin of Varicella-Zoster Virus Immunoglobulin G after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation [PDF]
Rie Yamazaki +18 more
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