Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses

William J. Muller; Betsy C. Herold

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-64198-2.00028-2

Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses

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Abstract

Herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus are common causes of infection in humans and persist in the host for life. The clinical significance of these viruses in oncology and transplant patients is related in part to the relative importance of cellular immunity for controlling replication in the host, as these patients often receive treatment that impairs these responses. This chapter reviews the current status of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections caused by herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus in pediatric oncology, stem cell, and solid organ transplant patients.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	134-141.e3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323641982
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-64198-2.00028-2
State	Published - Jan 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Herpes simplex virus
Oncology
Pediatrics
Solid organ transplantation
Stem cell transplantation
Varicella-zoster virus

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Medicine(all)

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