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Varicella zoster infection

Known as: Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection, infection varicella zoster, infections varicella zoster 
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Clinically, it may be manifested as shingles or chicken pox.
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2015
2015
Zosteriform Staphylococcus aureus Cutaneous Infection: Report of Two Patients With Dermatomal Bacterial Infection.
The aim of this study was to describe cutaneous infections, which are zosteriform in distribution, including two patients with… 
2011
2011
Dermatomal sclerodermoid graft-vs-host disease following varicella-zoster virus infection.
2009
2009
Severe autoimmune hepatitis triggered by varicella zoster infection
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by the presence of circulatory… 
2003
2003
Two Cases of Laryngeal Palsy Caused by Varicella-Zoster Virus
We report two cases of vocal fold paralysis due to varicella-zoster virus infection. Both patients complained of otalgia and… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Relation Between CD4 Cell Counts and HIV RNA Levels at Onset of Opportunistic Infections
Objective: To evaluate the relation between CD4 and HIV RNA levels at the onset of specific opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV… 
2001
2001
Herpes Zoster of the Larynx; A Report of 2 Cases.
We report here two cases of laryngitis due to varicella-zoster virus infection. The patients were a 68-year-old male and a 37… 
1994
1994
Varicella in children with haematological malignancy--outcome of treatment and prevention.
Primary varicella-zoster virus infection in children with haematological malignancy is a life threatening disease. In one year… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Varicella in pregnancy, the fetus, and the newborn: problems in management.
To the Editor?Varicella occurring in pregnancy remains an infrequent but potentially devastating problem. Brunell [1] has made an… 
1992
1992
Abdominal presentation of varicella zoster infection after bone marrow transplantation.
1986
1986
Suppression of persistent varicella-zoster virus infection in Vero cells by acyclovir.
: Persistent infection was established in Vero cells inoculated with varicella-zoster virus (VZV)-infected WI-38 cells. Treatment…