Long -term persistence of antibodies against varicella in fully immunized healthcare workers: an Italian retrospective cohort study

Long -term persistence of antibodies against varicella in fully immunized healthcare workers: an Italian retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), and in infants, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and the immunocompromised it can be serious. The best way to prevent chickenpox is immunization with the varicella vaccine. Protective levels...

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Main Authors: Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Silvio Tafuri, Angela Maria Vittoria Larocca, Cinzia Annatea Germinario, Pasquale Stefanizzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Varicella zoster virus
Third varicella dose
Duration of immunization
Healthcare workers
Long-term immunogenicity
Chickenpox
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06180-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06180-x

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