Varicella-Zoster virus pneumonia in an adult population. Has the mortality decreased?

J. N. Sancho-Chust, E. Chiner, J. Blanquer, E. Fernandez-Fabrellas, M. C. Aguar, C. Senent, F. Sanz, R. Blanquer (Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Unusual pathogens in respiratory infections
Session: Unusual pathogens in respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2917
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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