Varicella zoster immune globulin (human) (VARIZIG) in immunocompromised patients: a subgroup analysis for safety and outcomes from a large, expanded-access program

Abstract Background Immunocompromised children and adults are at increased risk for severe disease and death following varicella zoster virus infection. Varicella zoster immune globulin (human) (VARIZIG) is recommended for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent or attenuate varicella infection in high...

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Main Authors: Hayley Gans, Roy F. Chemaly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05656-6