Abstract
Varicella vaccination of children has decreased varicella disease incidence, but introduced the occurrence of herpes zoster (HZ) from vaccine-type virus. We identified 14 vaccinated children with suspected HZ and confirmed varicella virus by polymerase chain reaction in 6 cases. Two cases were due to vaccine-type virus. Serum varicella IgM and IgG were not useful for diagnosis of HZ among vaccinated children.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Chickenpox Vaccine / administration & dosage*
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Chickenpox Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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DNA, Viral / genetics
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DNA, Viral / isolation & purification
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Female
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Herpes Zoster / diagnosis*
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / blood
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Immunoglobulin M / blood
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Male
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Chickenpox Vaccine
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DNA, Viral
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulin M