| varicella outbreaks in army recruits from puerto rico. varicella susceptibility in a population from the tropics. | two outbreaks of varicella consisting of a total of 105 cases occurred in a highly varicella-susceptible population of young adult army recruits from puerto rico enrolled in the defense language institute in san antonio, tex, between october 1986 and november 1987. epidemiologic investigation found a significantly higher risk for enlisted recruits housed in open barracks than for officers housed in private rooms. the attack rate in the first outbreak was 30%, with an estimated attack rate of 71% ... | 1990 | 2158774 |
| factors and outcome in bk virus nephropathy in a hispanic kidney transplant population. | bk virus nephropathy (bkvn) is an increasingly recognized cause of kidney allograft loss and is thought to be related to the newer, more potent immunosuppressive agents. conflicting information has been reported on risk factors for bk infection. | 2010 | 19804584 |
| varicella susceptibility and validity of history among u.s. coast guard recruits: an outbreak-based study. | during a varicella outbreak among u.s. coast guard recruits, we examined varicella susceptibility serologically and evaluated validity of disease history. recruits completed a questionnaire to obtain information on demographics, history of varicella disease, and varicella vaccination. serological testing for varicella-zoster virus immunoglobulin g antibodies was conducted using an enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay. among 513 recruits, 21 (4.1%) were seronegative to varicella-zoster virus. recrui ... | 2003 | 12775178 |
| varicella zoster in a transplant program: experience with 15 cases and 70 contacts. | | 1996 | 8962279 |