| Literature DB >> 17051496 |
Y Taha1, F T Scott, S P Parker, D Syndercombe Court, M L Quinlivan, J Breuer.
Abstract
Varicella-zoster viruses recovered from 2 episodes of herpes zoster in an immunocompetent man were found to be different genotypes. The fact that the 2 isolates came from the same individual was confirmed by DNA fingerprinting. Immunity following chickenpox may not always protect against systemic reinfection. This finding raises questions about varicella-zoster virus pathogenesis and may have an impact on public health policy.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17051496 DOI: 10.1086/508539
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079