Herpes zoster due to Oka vaccine strain of varicella zoster virus in an immunosuppressed child post cord blood transplant

Y.M. Chan, David Smith, T. Sadlon, J.X. Scott, P.N. Goldwater

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    Abstract

    A 5-year-old boy was vaccinated with the Oka strain of varicella zoster virus vaccine before cord blood transplant for chronic granulomatous disease in 2005. In 2006, he developed herpes zoster on his left arm. DNA from the vesicular rash confirmed the Oka vaccine strain of varicella zoster virus caused this complication. He responded well to 10 days of aciclovir treatment.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)713-715
    JournalJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health
    Volume43
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007

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