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Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Past, Present and Future

Pain Research and Management, Volume 14, Issue 4, Page 275-282, 2009., 2009
OBJECTIVES: The history behind the current understanding of the varicella‐zoster virus and its relationship to the pain conditions caused by shingles and postherpetic neuralgia are reviewed. The framework for the current conceptualization is Hope‐Simpson’s latency hypothesis. Data from recent work in virology, neuroanatomy and epidemiology are reviewed,
Gary J Bennett, C Peter N Watson
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Routine Immunization of Adults in Canada: Review of the Epidemiology of Vaccine‐Preventable Diseases and Current Recommendations for Primary Prevention

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 20, Issue 3, Page e81-e90, 2009., 2009
Vaccination is one of the greatest achievements in public health of the 20th century. However, the success of vaccine uptake and adherence to immunization guidelines seen in pediatric populations has not been observed among adult Canadians. As a result of the disparity in susceptibility to vaccine‐preventable disease, there has been an increasing shift
Michael D Parkins, Shelly A McNeil, Kevin B Laupland   +2 more
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Syndrome de nécrose rétinienne aigue : A propos de deux cas

Journal de la Société Marocaine d’Ophtalmologie, 2020
La nécrose rétinienne aigue  (ARN syndrome) est un syndrome rare, les germes en cause appartiennent à la famille de l’herpès virus. Parmi ses complications,  l’œdème maculaire cystoïde et  le décollement de rétine qui est une complication fréquente et de
Meriem Essakhi, Badre Jatik, Imane Adnane, adil Mchachi, leila benhmidoune, A Chakib, Riad Rachid, Mohamed elbelhadji   +7 more
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Le zona ophtalmique: une dermatose rare chez l,enfant

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2015
Le zona est dû a une réactivation du virus varicelle-zona (VZV) qui reste quiescent dans les ganglions sensitifs dorsaux après la varicelle. Le zona de l'enfant est rare et particulièrement la forme ophtalmique, qui peut être responsable de complications
Douhi Zakia, Marieme Meziane, Gallouj Salim, Mernissi Fatima Zahra   +3 more
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Syndrome de Ramsay Hunt

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2015
Le syndrome de Ramsay-Hunt correspond à une réactivation du virus varicelle zona au niveau des cellules ganglionnaires sensitives du nerf facial chez des patients ayant présenté une primo-infection de varicelle.
Madiha Mahfoudhi, Rim Lahiani
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Canada′s First Universal Varicella Immunization Program: Lessons from Prince Edward Island

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 14, Issue 1, Page 41-44, 2003., 2003
A live attenuated varicella vaccine was licensed in Canada in December 1998. The first universal varicella immunization program in Canada was initiated in Prince Edward Island in 2000. Students in grades one to six without a history of varicella were offered the vaccine, administered by Public Health Nurses, in school clinics during February and March ...
Lamont Sweet, Peggy Gallant, Marie Morris, Scott A Halperin   +3 more
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Three‐Year Follow‐Up of protection Rates in Children Given Varicella Vaccine

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 13, Issue 6, Page 382-286, 2002., 2002
OBJECTIVE: To determine the rate and severity of subsequent varicella and zoster among children given a varicella vaccine. DESIGN: Retrospective survey conducted three years after vaccination, using standardized telephone interviews. SETTING: Three urban Canadian centres (Halifax, Ottawa and Vancouver).
David W Scheifele, Scott A Halperin, Francisco Diaz-Mitoma   +2 more
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Burden of Chickenpox on Families: A Study in Quebec

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 12, Issue 1, Page 27-32, 2001., 2001
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the nonhospital costs of treating chickenpox and to ascertain the opinion of parents regarding the usefulness of vaccination. DESIGN: Retrospective postal survey. SETTING: Province of Quebec. PARTICIPANTS: Random sample of 3333 families with children aged six months to 12 years.
Philippe De Wals, Manon Blackburn, Maryse Guay, Gina Bravo, Danièle Blanchette, Monique Douville-Fradet   +5 more
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Facteurs socio-culturels de la non vaccination des enfants contre la rougeole dans la communauté Abouré (Côte d’Ivoire) [PDF]

Pensées Genre, Penser Autrement
Cette étude a pour objectif d’analyser les facteurs socio-culturels qui entravent les campagnes de vaccination contre la rougeole dans cette culture. Elle privilégie une approche qualitative avec l’analyse de contenu pour le traitement des données.
KANE N’Nan Sarah , AMANI Ahou Florentine   +1 more
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Severe Complications Associated with Varicella: Province of Quebec, April 1994 to March 1996

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 12, Issue 1, Page 21-26, 2001., 2001
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency and severity of serious complications associated with varicella in Quebec; the frequency and severity of cases of congenital varicella; and hospital costs associated with hospitalizations for varicella. STUDY DESIGN: All hospitalizations related to varicella were identified through the use of a hospital data bank ...
Paul Rivest, Lucie Bédard, Louise Valiquette, Elaine Mills, Marc H Lebel, Gilles Lavoie, John Carsley   +6 more
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