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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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Labile Coat: Reason for Noninfectious Cell-free Varicella-Zoster Virus in Culture [PDF]
Margery L. Cook, Jack G. Stevens
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Post‐Viral Acquired Idiopathic Purpura Fulminans Caused by Anti‐Protein S Antibodies
ABSTRACT Acquired Idiopathic purpura fulminans is a rare pathology caused by anti‐protein S antibodies. We have conducted a literature review focusing on the most recent developments in diagnosis and management. Diagnosis is based on the demonstration of typical necrotic purpura lesions on the legs. Treatment must be initiated without delay by infusion
Alexandre Theron+2 more
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Acute varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection is a common condition in children, which is considered a mild, self-limited disease with diffuse skin vesicular rash.
Wei-Chen Lin+3 more
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Herpes zoster and meningitis in an immunocompetent child: a case report
Background Development of neurological complications of varicella zoster virus reactivation is relatively uncommon, particularly in an immunocompetent child.
Ryu Yasuda+8 more
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Cell-free varicella-zoster virus in tissue culture [PDF]
Anne E. Caunt, David Taylor‐Robinson
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Neurological complications of varicella zoster virus reactivation.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation results in zoster, which may be complicated by postherpetic neuralgia, myelitis, meningoencephalitis, and VZV vasculopathy. This review highlights the clinical features, laboratory abnormalities,
M. Nagel, D. Gilden
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Estimating infectious disease parameters from data on social contacts and serological status
In dynamic models of infectious disease transmission, typically various mixing patterns are imposed on the so-called Who-Acquires-Infection-From-Whom matrix (WAIFW).
Anderson+31 more
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Summary The immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory treatment of dermatological patients necessitates the regular review and updating of standard vaccinations and vaccines indicated for specific conditions. The German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute regularly publishes evidence‐based vaccination recommendations ...
Johanna Stoevesandt+3 more
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