Antiviral prophylaxis for varicella zoster in immunocompromised patients (excluding haematological malignancies)

Chang CC, Cheng AC, Maude RJ, Slavin M

Published Online:

September 8, 2010

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:

To evaluate the effectiveness of antiviral agents as prophylaxis against VZV reactivation in immunosuppressed patients.

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Chang CC, Cheng AC, Maude RJ, Slavin M. Antiviral prophylaxis for varicella zoster in immunocompromised patients (excluding haematological malignancies). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD008052. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008052

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Primary Review Group:

Acute Respiratory Infections Group

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Antiviral prophylaxis for varicella zoster in immunocompromised patients (excluding haematological malignancies)

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