Breakthrough varicella infection in a healthcare worker despite immunity after varicella vaccination
Wurtz, R.; Check, I.J.
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 20(8): 561-562
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0899-823X PMID: 10466558 DOI: 10.1086/501670
Accession: 010257063
Although varicella vaccination is recommended for varicella-susceptible healthcare workers (HCWs), breakthrough infection after vaccination is not unusual, especially following household exposures. We report breakthrough varicella in a vaccinated HCW and review the data on breakthrough infection and concerns for the healthcare setting.
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