Viral Infections
Summary
- Susceptible HIV-infected patients should avoid exposure to persons with chickenpox or herpes zoster infection, and household contacts who are VZV susceptible should be vaccinated in order to prevent transmission
- In the case of exposure to active varicella or herpes zoster, varicella zoster immune globulin should be administered as soon as possible and within 10 days
- The varicella virus vaccine is recommended for HIV-infected individuals 8 years of age and older who have a CD4+ cell count ≥ 200 cells/mm3 (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
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Keywords: Varicella Zoster Virus