Apparent seronegative maternal shingles with post‐natal mother‐to‐baby transmission of varicella zoster virus
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24999
Abstract: We present an unusual case of varicella zoster (VZ) virus IgG negative, yet clinically apparent, maternal shingles, which prompted the administration of VZ immunoglobulin to the newborn. The mother had no previous VZ vaccination. Eleven… read more here.
Keywords: zoster virus; varicella zoster; vzv igg; maternal shingles ... See more keywords
Longitudinal analysis of varicella-zoster virus-specific antibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus: No association with subclinical viral reactivations or lupus disease activity
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DOI: 10.1177/0961203318770535
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are at high risk of herpes zoster. Previously, we found increased immunoglobulin (Ig)G levels against varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in SLE patients compared to controls, while antibody levels against diphtheria and… read more here.
Keywords: vzv igg; disease activity; lupus disease; vzv ... See more keywords