Varicella-Zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections are a particular problem in healthcare settings. A survey of chickenpox was carried out amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) following potential ward exposures. A prior history of chickenpox was given by 61/98 (62.2). Of 64 HCWs tested for VZV IgG, 10 (15.6) were...

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Main Authors: Sam, I.C., Tariman, H., Chan, Y.F., Bador, M.K., Yusof, M.Y.M., Hassan, Hamimah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2008
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/3552/1/Varicella-zoster_virus_seroprevalence_in_healthcare_workers_in_Kuala_Lumpur%2C_Malaysia.pdf
http://eprints.um.edu.my/3552/
http://www.e-mjm.org/2008/v63n5/Varicella-Zoster_Virus.pdf
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