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Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2018 Preparation of the indigenous varicella zoster vaccine could significantly reduce the disease burden of varicella zoster virus especially in immunosuppressed children.
Fatemeh Esna-Ashari +3 more
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Case Report: Neonatal Varicella Acquired From Maternal Zoster
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 The incidence of neonatal varicella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the varicella vaccination. Although the varicella zoster virus is often associated with a mild infection, it may cause severe morbidity and mortality, particularly ...
Jeffrey W. Lai +8 more
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The Skin and the Eye - Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in a Healthy 18-month-old Toddler
Folia Medica, 2018 Herpes zoster, caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus, is uncommon in infancy. Even more uncommon is herpes zoster ophthalmicus, defined as herpes zoster of the ophthalmic branch of the fifth cranial nerve.
Komitova Radka T. +2 more
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Varicella-Zoster Virus Vaccine [PDF]
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 1997 Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine (VARIVAX; Merck Research Laboratories [MRL], Merck & Co. Inc., West Point, PA) was licensed in the United States in 1995, after 14 years of clinical research in this country. Following licensure, VARIVAX was recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics [1] and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices ...
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Molecular diagnosis and ocular imaging of varicella zoster virus associated neuroretinitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2018 Purpose: To report a case of varicella zoster virus associated neuroretinitis confirmed via polymerase chain reaction analysis of ocular fluid. Observations: A 30-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of decreased vision in his left eye and ...
Rene Y. Choi +2 more
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Evaluation of Varicella Immunity during Pregnancy in Apulia Region, Southern Italy
Vaccines, 2020 Varicella is a highly contagious, infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Those at higher risk of severe complications are immunocompromised individuals, adults, non-immune pregnant women, and newborns. According to the gestational time,
Claudia M. Trombetta +4 more
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Uirusu, 2010 Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella in primary infection and zoster after reactivation from latency. Both herpes simplex virus (HSV) and VZV are classified into the same alpha-herpesvirus subfamily. Although most VZV genes have their HSV homologs, VZV has many unique biological characteristics.
Kyosuke, Kanai +2 more
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A Rare Case of an Immunocompetent Male With Zoster Meningitis
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2020 Varicella zoster meningitis is an uncommon complication of herpes zoster, especially in immunocompetent patients. We report a case of a healthy 45-year-old male who developed aseptic meningitis as a result of reactivated varicella zoster virus infection.
Mohammed Ali Faluk MD +4 more
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Bilateral acute retinal necrosis caused by two separate viral etiologies
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: To describe an unusual case of bilateral acute retinal necrosis (ARN) that was caused by varicella zoster virus in one eye and Epstein-Barr virus in the fellow eye. Observations: A 67-year-old immunocompromised man presented with ARN in the left
Andrew M. Williams +3 more
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Toxic epidermal necrolysis in a 5-year-old boy - case report
Brazilian Dental Science, 2016 Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) are considered a spectrum of acute life-threatening mucocutaneous reaction that differ only in severity, often induced by drugs.
Pavan Puri +5 more
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