Sam, I.C.; Tariman, H.; Chan, Y.F.; Bador, M.K.; Yusof, M.Y.M.; Hassan, H. (2008) Varicella-Zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Med J Malaysia, 63 (5). pp. 429-430.
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 |
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| Creators: | - Sam, I.C.
- Tariman, H.
- Chan, Y.F.
- Bador, M.K.
- Yusof, M.Y.M.
- Hassan, H.(Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA)
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| Journal or Publication Title: | Med J Malaysia |
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| Additional Information: | Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Varicella-zoster virus, Chickenpox, Health personnel, Malaysia |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine |
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| Depositing User: | hamimah hamimah hassan |
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| Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2012 09:24 |
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| Last Modified: | 06 Aug 2012 09:24 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/3552 |
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