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. 2021 Oct;68(10):e29191.
doi: 10.1002/pbc.29191. Epub 2021 Jun 27.

Varicella-Zoster virus reactivation following SARS-CoV-2 immunization in two patients with leukemia

Catherine E Foster  1 , Ana Del Valle Penella  1 , Andrea L Davis  2 , Amy S Arrington  3 , Judith Campbell  1 , Debra L Palazzi  1
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Varicella-Zoster virus reactivation following SARS-CoV-2 immunization in two patients with leukemia

Catherine E Foster et al. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Oct.
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(A) Vesicular lesions present on the right clavicle and left lower neck. (B) Crusted black eschar along the right mid‐back (suture present post biopsy). (C) Right facial droop when attempting to smile
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