Early detection of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)-specific T-cells before seroconversion in primary varicella infection: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Here we report the case of a 54-year old, immunocompetent German patient with primary varicella whose Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)-specific T-cell responses could be detected early in infection and before the onset of seroconversion. This case demonstrates that t...

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Main Authors: Deml Ludwig, Petrich Andreas, Pfrepper Klaus-Ingmar, Pinto Maria, Eberle Josef, Haase Rudolf, Baiker Armin, Campe Hartmut, Nitschko Hans, Jaeger Gundula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/54