Viral load, clinical disease severity and cellular immune responses in primary varicella zoster virus infection in Sri Lanka.

BACKGROUND: In Sri Lanka, varicella zoster virus (VZV) is typically acquired during adulthood with significant associated disease morbidity and mortality. T cells are believed to be important in the control of VZV replication and in the prevention of reactivation. The relationship between viral load...

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Main Authors: Malavige, G, Jones, L, Kamaladasa, S, Wijewickrama, A, Seneviratne, S, Black, A, Ogg, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2008