A literature review regarding the management of varicella‐zoster virus |
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| Authors: | Deborah Bond MSc BA PGCEA RGN ONC Janice Mooney MSc BSc DMS PGDHE RGN |
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| Institution: | 1. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, UK;2. University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK |
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| Abstract: | 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 © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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| Keywords: | varicella herpes zoster RA immunosuppression |
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