If the clinical sample contains viable virus, cytopathic effects due to the herpes virus replication occur after several days, signaling the recovery of HSV-1/2 and VZV from the sample.

We explore the use of currently available LAV, such as live-attenuated influenza, varicella–zoster virus ... of possibly uncontrolled replication of the vaccine virus and an infection that ...

Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication that works by inhibiting the replication of the varicella-zoster virus. By reducing the virus’s ability to multiply, the medication helps lessen symptoms, ...

We administered live attenuated varicella vaccine to 187 healthy adults seronegative to varicella-zoster virus (VZV); 176 have been followed at least 2 mos. 121/176 (69%) received 2 doses about 3 ...

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