Varicella-Zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections are a particular problem in healthcare settings. A survey of chickenpox was carried out amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) following potential ward exposures. A prior history of chickenpox was given by 61/98 (62.2). Of 64 HCWs tested for VZV IgG, 10 (15.6) were...
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Malaysian Medical Association
2008
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/3552/1/Varicella-zoster_virus_seroprevalence_in_healthcare_workers_in_Kuala_Lumpur%2C_Malaysia.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/3552/ http://www.e-mjm.org/2008/v63n5/Varicella-Zoster_Virus.pdf |
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| Summary: | Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections are a particular problem in healthcare settings. A survey of chickenpox was carried out amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) following potential ward exposures. A prior history of chickenpox was given by 61/98 (62.2). Of 64 HCWs tested for VZV IgG, 10 (15.6) were seronegative, indicating susceptibility. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of a history of prior chickenpox were 57.4, 90, 96.4, and 31.0, respectively. VZV screening of HCWs without a history of chickenpox, and vaccination of susceptible HCWs should be undertaken in this hospital. |
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