A Literature Review Regarding the Management of Varicella-Zoster Virus

被引:5
作者
Bond, Deborah [1 ]
Mooney, Janice [2 ]
机构
[1] Queen Elizabeth Hosp, Kings Lynn PE30 4ET, Norfolk, England
[2] Univ East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, England
关键词
varicella; herpes zoster; RA; immunosuppression;
D O I
10.1002/msc.175
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Chickenpox and shingles (varicella-zoster virus [VZV]) pose a threat to individuals who are immunosuppressed and/or have rheumatoid arthritis or another inflammatory musculoskeletal condition. In this paper we present a literature review of the condition, management and prevention. Copyright (C) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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页数:5
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