Has VZV epidemiology changed in Italy? Results of a seroprevalence study

Has VZV epidemiology changed in Italy? Results of a seroprevalence study

The aim of the study was to evaluate if and how varicella prevalence has changed in Italy. In particular a seroprevalence study was performed, comparing it to similar surveys conducted in pre-immunization era. During 2013–2014, sera obtained from blood samples taken for diagnostic purposes or routin...

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Main Authors: Antonella De Donno, Parvanè Kuhdari, Marcello Guido, Maria Cristina Rota, Antonino Bella, Giordana Brignole, Silvia Lupi, Adele Idolo, Armando Stefanati, Martina Del Manso, Giovanni Gabutti, The Study Group on seroepidemiology
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-02-01
Series:Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Subjects:
chickenpox
immunization
seroprevalence
surveillance
varicella-zoster virus
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2017.1264828

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