Towards evidence based medicine for paediatricians. How effective is varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) in preventing chickenpox in neonates following perinatal exposure?

Arch Dis Child. 2009 Jul;94(7):559-61. doi: 10.1136/adc.2008.154542.

Authors

M Tebruegge¹, A Pantazidou, N Curtis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

PMID: 19542068
DOI: 10.1136/adc.2008.154542

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Chickenpox / prevention & control*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Immune Sera / administration & dosage*
Immunization, Passive*
Infant, Newborn

Substances

Immune Sera
varicella-zoster immune globulin