Occupationally Related Outbreak of Chickenpox in Hospital Staff: A Learning Experience

Varicella (chicken pox) is a highly contagious disease which is caused by Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), a ubiquitous human α herpes virus. Nosocomial varicella in hospital employees can be costly to the hospital and disruptive to patient care. This case report describes an occupationally related ou...

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Main Author: Smita Sood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3502/58-%205780_PF1(M)_E(C)_F(H)_PF1(VH).pdf