Breakthrough varicella infection in a healthcare worker despite immunity after varicella vaccination

Authors
Wurtz, R Check, IJ
Citation
R. Wurtz et Ij. Check, Breakthrough varicella infection in a healthcare worker despite immunity after varicella vaccination, INFECT CONT, 20(8), 1999, pp. 561-562
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0899823X → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
561 - 562
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-823X(199908)20:8<561:BVIIAH>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Although varicella vaccination is recommended for varicella-susceptible hea lthcare workers (HCWs), breakthrough infection after vaccination is not unu sual, especially following household exposures. We report breakthrough vari cella in a vaccinated HCW and review the data on breakthrough infection and concerns for the healthcare setting.