VZV immune globulin VZV immune globulin VZV (varicella zoster virus) globulin or VZV antibodies is an immune system medication that is used mostly for immunosuppressed patients who have been or may be exposed to the varicella zoster virus. It shortens the course of cutaneous disease and may protect against its dissemination. Varicella zoster virus is a human herpes virus that causes chickenpox, shingles, Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II, and postherpetic neuralgia. Unlike a Zoster vaccine which provides durable immunity, the protection is passive and short term; it may need to be readministered every 2-4 weeks as necessary. This medication is not recommended for
Technical diving diving" has been credited to Michael Menduno, who was editor of the (now defunct) diving magazine "aquaCorps Journal". The concept and term, "technical diving", are both relatively recent advents, although divers have been engaging in what is now commonly referred to as technical diving for decades. The term "technical diving" can be traced back to the cover story of the first issue of "AquaCorps" magazine, in early 1990, titled "call it "High-Tech" Diving" by Bill Hamilton, describing the current state of recreational diving beyond the generally accepted limits, such as, deep, decompression and mixed gas diving. By mid 1991, the