Cellular and humoral immune responses to varicella-zoster virus in immunocompromised patients during and after varicella-zoster infections.
Infect Immun, 1979/7;25(1):170-4.
PMID: 225270
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Abstract
Humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to varicella-zoster (V-Z) virus were assessed in patients during and after V-Z infections. Ongoing V-Z infections was associated with minimal cellular immunity but not necessarily with poor humoral immunity. Recovery from V-Z infection was associated with a vigorous cellular immune response. Cell-mediated immunity to V-Z virus was demonstrable for years after varicella, but responses were lower in immunocompromised patients than in normal individuals.
MeSH terms
Adolescent; Adult; Antibodies, Viral; Chickenpox; Child; Child, Preschool; Herpes Zoster; Herpesvirus 3, Human; Humans; Immune Tolerance; Immunity, Cellular; Infant; Leukocytes
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