Frequency of subclinical herpes zoster in pediatric hematology‐oncology patients receiving chemotherapy: A retrospective cohort analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25650
Abstract: Varicella‐zoster virus (VZV) reactivation from the enteric nervous system can cause ileus (Ogilvie's syndrome) in adult patients. Since no pediatric cases have been described, we sought to retrospectively analyze VZV reactivation in pediatric hematology‐oncology patients… read more here.
Keywords: vzv reactivation; oncology; hematology; vzv dna ... See more keywords
Varicella zoster virus reactivation and mRNA vaccines as a trigger
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.07.011
Abstract: To the Editor: We read with great interest the report by Channa et al, ‘‘Herpes zoster reactivation after mRNA-1273 (Moderna) SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.’’ Currently, vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is being carried out worldwide. As a consequence, a… read more here.
Keywords: reactivation mrna; zoster virus; reactivation; varicella zoster ... See more keywords
Risk factors for varicella zoster virus reactivation in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2025-7482
Abstract: Multiple myeloma (MM) patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) have a cumulative risk between 8 and 20% of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, especially within the first 12 months after ASCT. Currently, there is… read more here.
Keywords: zoster; vzv reactivation; patients undergoing; risk ... See more keywords