Varicella is a common viral disease affecting almost the entire birth cohort. Although usually
self-limiting, some cases of varicella can be serious, with 2 to 6% of cases attending a …

Introduction Varicella (chickenpox) is an infectious disease caused by the varicella zoster
virus affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Varicella symptoms are usually self-limiting; …

Background Varicella is generally considered a mild disease. Disease burden is not well
known and country-level estimation is challenging. As varicella disease is not notifiable …

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are occupationally exposed to varicella zoster virus (VZV), and
their inappropriate vaccination status could contribute to an outbreak involving both …

Background Varicella is usually a mild disease in children but may be life-threatening,
especially in adolescents and adults. Infection control measures implemented during the …

Background Varicella (chickenpox) is the primary disease caused by varicella-zoster virus. It
is extremely contagious and is frequent in children. Indeed, in the absence of vaccination, a …

Introduction: Vaccination against varicella rapidly reduces disease incidence, resulting in
reductions in both individual burden and societal costs. Despite these benefits, there is no …

Background Although live-attenuated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccines have been
proven to be safe and effective in preventing varicella and real-word evidence shows routine …

The global burden of disease associated with Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), the aetiological
agent of chickenpox and shingles, can no longer be considered insignificant. This review …

Background The safety and efficacy of live-attenuated varicella zoster virus (VZV) vaccines
in preventing varicella and reducing associated morbidity and mortality in real-world have …