A Varicella-zoster Immunization Certification Form for Hospital Employees

Antibody to varicella-zoster virus after passive immunization against chickenpox.

Antibody titers to varicella-zoster virus were measured in varicella-susceptible immunocompromised children 48 h after they received either one of two lots of zoster immune globulin (ZIG) or a selected lot of immune serum globulin (ISG). Globulin was given to modify varicella in these children after exposure to varicella or zoster. Indirect immunofluorescence antibody titers (FAMA) of children ...

The Immunological Basis for Immunization Series Module 10: Varicella-zoster virus Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals The Immunological Basis for Immunization Series Module 10: Varicella-zoster virus

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Vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and herpes zoster: immunization guidelines for adults.

Although vaccinations are most commonly associated with the pediatric population, it is important for healthcare professionals to be familiar with the vaccines that are recommended for adults. The authors discuss 3 vaccines-the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, the varicella vaccine, and the herpes zoster vaccine-including information about the diseases and complications that they prot...

A Case of Severe Hepatitis due to Varicella Zoster

Varicella zoster virus.

Because of its ability to produce two clinically distinct disease entities (chickenpox and shingles), varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an unusual etiologic agent. Although in the past viral exanthems were mostly only of academic interest to the practitioner, the development of antiviral agents and the newly approved varicella (OKA) vaccine have increased the clinical significance. Also, with the...