Risk of zoster in patients on immunosuppressant therapy: Evaluation of current data

Highlights • Use of immunosuppressant drugs increases the risk of zoster infection. • In these patients clinical presentation could be very serious. • Use of varicella or zoster vaccines in these patients is quite concerning.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2015-04, Vol.43 (4), p.420-421
Hauptverfasser:	Tafuri, Silvio S.T., MD, PhD, Chironna, Maria M.C., PhD, Quarto, Michele M.Q., MD, Germinario, Cinzia C.G., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Female Herpes Zoster - epidemiology Herpes Zoster - prevention & control Herpesvirus 3, Human Humans Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects Infection Control Infectious Disease Middle Aged Rheumatic Fever - complications Rheumatic Fever - drug therapy Risk Factors Vaccination
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Use of immunosuppressant drugs increases the risk of zoster infection. • In these patients clinical presentation could be very serious. • Use of varicella or zoster vaccines in these patients is quite concerning.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2015.01.003