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Trends and Patterns of Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in Kilifi: A Population-based Serosurvey

2026-02-06

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There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed to describe the seroepidemiology of VZV in Kilifi, Kenya, where varicella vaccine is not included in the national infant immunization program, in order to generate evidence to inform vaccine policy. We conducted a retrospective serosurvey utilizing archived plasma and serum...

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.02.04.26345611

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