Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881725 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The occurrence of herpes zoster peaks between 12 and 36 months after lung transplantation. Additional immunosuppression may increase the risk. Further studies on preventive strategies against herpes zoster in this population are warranted.
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Authors
Leonardo MD, David MD, Benjamin D. MD, Anat MD, Yael MD, Ilana RN, Mordechai R. MD,