Varicella-zoster virus seroprevalence among reproductive-age women in Iran: a meta-analysis and implications for targeted immunization

Varicella-zoster virus seroprevalence among reproductive-age women in Iran: a meta-analysis and implications for targeted immunization

Abstract Background Primary varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection during pregnancy poses significant risks to both mother and fetus, including congenital varicella syndrome (CVS) and serious maternal complications. In Iran, the absence of varicella vaccination in the national immunization program l...

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Main Authors: Morteza Pourahmad, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Mahnaz Momenzadeh, Kiana Shahzamani, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Ziba Farajzadegan, Somayeh Haghighipour, Behrooz Ataei, Fatemeh Nikokar, Nasim Kakavand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Human herpesvirus 3
Varicella-Zoster virus
Immunization
Chickenpox
Seroepidemiologic studies
Women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11415-2
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