Varicella zoster virus-associated morbidity and mortality in Africa – a systematic review

Varicella zoster virus-associated morbidity and mortality in Africa – a systematic review

Abstract Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella and herpes zoster. These vaccine preventable diseases are common globally. Most available data on VZV epidemiology are from industrialised temperate countries and cannot be used to guide decisions on the immunization policy against VZ...

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Main Authors: Hannah Hussey, Leila Abdullahi, Jamie Collins, Rudzani Muloiwa, Gregory Hussey, Benjamin Kagina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Varicella
Zoster
Shingles
Chickenpox
Africa
Epidemiology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2815-9

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