Prevention and Control of Varicella-Zoster Infections in Healthcare Facilities

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the causative agent of two diseases: varicella (chickenpox) and zoster (shingles). Although varicella generally is a mild disease in children, serious morbidity and mortality are common if infection occurs in neonates, pregnant women, adults, or immunocompromised pati...

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Published in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 1996-10, Vol.17 (10), p.694-705
Main Authors: Weber, David J., Rutala, William A., Hamilton, Holli
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