Infectious diseases
Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-specific immunity and subclinical VZV reactivation in patients with autoimmune diseases
Kwang-Hoon Lee, Sungim Choi, Ji-Soo Kwon, Sung-Han Kim, Seong Yeon Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):992-1000. Published online June 15, 2021
Background/Aims: The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) is increased in patients with autoimmune diseases (AID), probably due to immunosuppressive therapy.
Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study investigated varicella zoster virus (VZV)-specific immunity in relation to subclinical VZV reactivation..
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