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Focal and generalized folliculitis following smallpox vaccination among vaccinia-naive recipients

Authors :
Talbot, Thomas R.
Bredenberg, H. Keipp
Smith, Michael
LaFleur, Bonnie J.
Boyd, Alan
Edwards, Kathryn M.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. June 25, 2003, Vol. 289 Issue 24, p3290, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The smallpox vaccine can cause an inflammation of hair follicles, according to a study of 148 people who received the vaccine. Fifteen developed this condition. The vaccine is based on a live virus called vaccinia that causes cowpox. However, skin biopsies showed that the follicles did not contain the vaccinia virus. All 15 people recovered without scars.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
289
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.104537470