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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the United Arab Emirates population towards Herpes Zoster vaccination: A cross-sectional study

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2022
Herpes Zoster is a viral infection that occurs due to reactivation of the Varicella Zoster virus. A vaccine has been approved for adults aged 50 and above for the prevention of Herpes Zoster and its complications.
Teba Al-Khalidi, Radwa Genidy, Muna Almutawa, Mohammad Mustafa, Saryia Adra, Najem Edeen Kanawati, Thureya Binashour, Hiba Jawdat Barqawi   +7 more
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Risk of herpes zoster associated with JAK inhibitors in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Objective: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a novel class of drugs that have shown efficacy in treating immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). However, their safety profile in terms of herpes zoster infection remains unclear.
Qingling Xu, Liyuan He, Yufeng Yin
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Herpes Zoster and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia—Diagnosis, Treatment, and Vaccination Strategies

Pathogens
Introduction: Herpes zoster is caused by the reactivation of latent varicella infection within the sensory ganglia, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Delwyn Zhi Jie Lim, Hong Liang Tey, Brenda Mae Alferez Salada, Jolene Ee Ling Oon, Ee-Jin Darren Seah, Nisha Suyien Chandran, Jiun Yit Pan   +6 more
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Herpes zoster as a clinical clue to undiagnosed HIV infection: Two case reports [PDF]

IDCases
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes herpes zoster upon reactivation, typically in older or immunocompromised individuals. In younger adults, herpes zoster should raise suspicion of underlying immunodeficiency, particularly undiagnosed human ...
Luca Pipitò, Giuseppina Capra, Eleonora Bono, Chiara Vincenza Mazzola, Giulio D’Agati, Antonella Bartolone, Raffaella Rubino, Benedetta Romanin, Cinzia Calà, Antonio Cascio   +9 more
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Influence of meteorological conditions on herpes zoster occurrence: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine
IntroductionHerpes zoster is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, typically affecting older adults and immunocompromised individuals.
Michał Ochal, Katarzyna Glińska Lewczuk, Ewa Dragańska, Iwona Cymes, Jerzy Romaszko   +4 more
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Clinics in Dermatology
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) occurs when latent varicella zoster virus reactivates in the ophthalmic division of the fifth cranial nerve (CNV1). HZO commonly affects older and immunocompromised patients. This disease is considered an ophthalmic emergency due to the wide range of associated ocular symptoms, including severe chronic pain and vision ...
Minor M, Gurnani B, Payne E.
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Comorbidities in hospitalized patients with herpes zoster: an Italian retrospective observational study in the years 2011-2023. [PDF]

BMC Infect Dis
Mattei A, Cialfi D, D'Annunzio A, Fabiani L, Fiasca F, Gabutti G.   +5 more
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Herpes zoster [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2013
Herpes zoster (HZ) or ‘shingles’ is a painful vesicular rash resulting from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that also causes chickenpox. The incidence of HZ infection (HZI) increases with age and the degree of immunosuppresssion. Post herpetic neuralgia, the most common complication of HZ, occurs after the zoster rash has resolved ...
Ravi Prakash Sasankoti, Mohan, Sankalp, Verma, Udita, Singh, Neha, Agarwal   +3 more
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Pioneer factors in viral infection

Frontiers in Immunology, 2023
Pioneer factors are transcription factors sharing the fascinating ability to bind to compact chromatin and thereby alter its transcriptional fate. Most pioneer factors are known for their importance during embryonic development, for instance, in inducing
Eva Neugebauer, Eva Neugebauer, Eva Neugebauer, Eva Neugebauer, Aura M. Bastidas-Quintero, Aura M. Bastidas-Quintero, Daniel Weidl, Florian Full, Florian Full, Florian Full   +9 more
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Herpes zoster: A Review of Clinical Manifestations and Management

Viruses, 2022
The Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or human herpes virus 3 is a neurotropic human alpha herpes virus responsible for chickenpox/varicella and shingles/Herpes zoster (HZ). This review will focus on HZ.
Anant D Patil, M. Goldust, U. Wollina
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