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Research Article

Management of a major varicella zoster exposure in a pediatric oncology population

Carol Rossettoa Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Kent Sepkowitzb Division of Quality and Safety, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Jill Ackermana Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Rachel Corkea Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Nina J. Pickettc Hospital Administration, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Wini Cudjoed Ronald McDonald House, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Janet Eagane Infection Control, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Mini Kamboje Infection Control, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Richard J. O’Reillya Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Farid Boulada Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USAView further author information
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Received 03 Nov 2023, Accepted 02 Feb 2024, Published online: 20 Feb 2024

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