Varicella infections in patients with end stage renal disease: a systematic review.

Chong Yau OngSher Guan LowFarhad Fakhrudin VasanwalaShashidhar BaikunjeLian Leng Low

Published in: BMC nephrology (2018)

Varicella is associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates in adult patients with ESRD. Varicella vaccination should be considered for the vulnerable, seronegative patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes