| varicella susceptibility among children and healthy adults in the united arab emirates. | the serological evidence of varicella zoster virus infection was determined among healthy individuals from infancy to 47 years of age living in this region. of 648 people, 126 (19.4%) had no detectable antibody and were susceptible to infection. the overall adult seroprevalence rate was 81.3%. the rate among emirati citizens increased with age; < 10 years, 45.8%; 11-20 years, 68.4%; 21-30 years, 89.5%; 31-40 years, 94.7%; and > 41 years, 88.9%. adults from the indian subcontinent and philippines ... | 2001 | 15332755 |
| viral load, clinical disease severity and cellular immune responses in primary varicella zoster virus infection in sri lanka. | in sri lanka, varicella zoster virus (vzv) is typically acquired during adulthood with significant associated disease morbidity and mortality. t cells are believed to be important in the control of vzv replication and in the prevention of reactivation. the relationship between viral load, disease severity and cellular immune responses in primary vzv infection has not been well studied. | 2008 | 19023425 |
| varicella infection and the impact of late entry into the irish healthcare system. | we present a case which highlights several areas of concern relating to the prevention and management of varicella in ireland. we review the pathophysiology of this virus and highlight its greater potential for morbidity in certain groups, most particularly adult males. the experience and opinions with regard to varicella vaccination in the us and other temperate countries is reviewed along with evidence of changing epidemiology of varicella infection. the national immunisation advisory committe ... | 2010 | 20869670 |
| seroprevalence of varicella zoster virus infections in colombo district, sri lanka. | although varicella zoster virus (vzv) infections occur worldwide, the epidemiology is remarkably different in tropical and temperate climates. vzv infections result in significant morbidity and mortality among adults in sri lanka. | 2007 | 17337813 |
| varicella-zoster virus infection in the infectious diseases hospital, sri lanka. | to determine the morbidity and mortality patterns of varicella and risk factors affecting its outcome, and the facilities available at the infectious diseases hospital (idh), sri lanka. | 2003 | 15125402 |
| incidence and effects of varicella zoster virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates--a five-year follow-up study from sri lanka. | the adult population in sri lanka is having high level of susceptibility for varicella zoster virus (vzv) infection. among medical undergraduates, 47% are vzv seronegative. the purpose of the present study was to determine the incidence of vzv infection in medical undergraduates in sri lanka, and to describe the effects of vzv infection on their academic activities. | 2010 | 20465846 |
| susceptibility of new entrant university students in sri lanka to varicella zoster infection. | to investigate the susceptibility of sri lankan new entry university students to varicella zoster virus (vzv) infection, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among new entrant medical and engineering students of the university of peradeniya, sri lanka. self-reported history of chicken pox was studied first, followed by serological evaluation for vzv igg antibodies. a total of 451 students participated in the study out of which 189 (41.9%) reported a history of chicken pox. median ... | 2010 | 19411280 |