Response to the varicella vaccine in children with nephrotic syndrome.
J Pediatr
; 131(5): 688-90, 1997 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9403647
Varicella vaccine was administered to seven children with corticosteroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome. Immunization was not associated with any significant reactions or with increased frequency of relapse. The antibody response was, however, variable and a second dose was necessary before seroconversion was achieved in four patients. The findings indicate that immunization with varicella vaccine is safe in children with nephrotic syndrome in remission, but that a two-dose vaccine schedule should be considered.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Varicela
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Vacina contra Varicela
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Síndrome Nefrótica
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos