Preventing varicella zoster infection in immunocompromised adults with varicella zoster-specific immunoglobulins

• Główni autorzy: Daniel Gelman (Autor), Miri Zektser (Autor), Lior Nesher (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: Cambridge University Press, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Hasła przedmiotowe: article
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Abstract Background: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) exposure seriously threatens immunocompromised hosts. Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) using immune globulins is considered the standard of care; however, the available literature is mainly based on its use in pediatric patients. Here, we describe a wi...