Breakthrough VZV infection after immunization, presenting as herpes zoster.
Scand J Infect Dis
; 40(5): 428-30, 2008.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18418805
An immunocompromized, VZV-vaccinated child had a breakthrough infection with VZV, acquired at a day-care centre during a chickenpox outbreak. Interestingly, the infection manifested as herpes zoster of 1 dermatome. Typing showed wild-type virus, which suggests that exogenous reinfection with a new strain may present as herpes zoster.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Varicela
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Vacuna contra la Varicela
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Herpes Zóster
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Infect Dis
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Países Bajos
