Varicella-Zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sam, I.C. and Tariman, H. and Chan, Y.F. and Bador, M.K. and Yusof, M.Y.M. and Hassan, Hamimah (2008) Varicella-Zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 63 (5). pp. 429-430. ISSN 0300-5283,

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Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections are a particular problem in healthcare settings. A survey of chickenpox was carried out amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) following potential ward exposures. A prior history of chickenpox was given by 61/98 (62.2). Of 64 HCWs tested for VZV IgG, 10 (15.6) were seronegative, indicating susceptibility. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of a history of prior chickenpox were 57.4, 90, 96.4, and 31.0, respectively. VZV screening of HCWs without a history of chickenpox, and vaccination of susceptible HCWs should be undertaken in this hospital.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information:	Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Varicella-zoster virus, Chickenpox, Health personnel, Malaysia
Subjects:	R Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User:	hamimah hamimah hassan
Date Deposited:	06 Aug 2012 01:24
Last Modified:	27 Feb 2019 04:34
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/3552

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