Varicella-zoster virus infection in patients with cancer Journal Article

  


Authors: Cicogna, C.; Polsky, B.
Article Title: Varicella-zoster virus infection in patients with cancer
Abstract: Varicella and herpes zoster are serious complications in immunosuppressed cancer patients, especially those with hematopoietic or reticuloendothelial malignancies treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy. The clinical course is typically more severe and prolonged than in immunocompetent patients. Acyclovir has dramatically reduced the morbidity of varicella-zoster virus infection.
Keywords: clinical feature; aciclovir; herpes zoster; short survey; immune deficiency; foscarnet; chickenpox; intravenous drug administration; acyclovir; oral drug administration; immunization; varicella zoster vaccine; foscarnet sodium; cancer; human; varicella-zoster virus (vzv)
Journal Title: Infections in Medicine
Volume: 10
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0749-6524
Publisher: SCP Communications  
Date Published: 1993-10-01
Start Page: 8, 13, 68
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Short Survey -- Export Date: 1 March 2019 -- Source: Scopus