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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+7 more
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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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Abstract Herpes zoster (HZ) affects approximately 1 in 3 persons in their lifetime, and the risk of HZ increases with increasing age. The most common, debilitating complication of HZ is the chronic neuropathic pain of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Michael N. Oxman+4 more
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Herpes zoster in an immunocompetent adolescent – A case of rare occurrence [PDF]
Herpes zoster is an acute viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. It occurs commonly in immunocompromised adults. Odontalgia may be an early prodromal symptom when herpes zoster involves the oral and maxillofacial region,
A.Winnifred Christy+3 more
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Chloroquine diphosphate: a risk factor for herpes zoster in patients with dermatomyositis/polymyositis [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Herpes zoster has been widely described in the context of different systemic autoimmune diseases but not dermatomyositis/polymyositis. Therefore, we analyzed the prevalence, risk factors and herpes zoster outcomes in this population. METHOD:
da Cunha, Gilmara Franco+3 more
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Global and regional estimates of vaccine-associated herpes zoster and their related vaccines from 1969 to 2023 [PDF]
Vaccine-induced immunosuppression can reactivate the varicella-zoster virus, potentially leading to the development of herpes zoster. However, the literature on this topic is inconsistent, resulting in limited clarity.
Jinyoung Jeong+18 more
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Cost burden and temporal trends of herpes zoster in China: Evidence from Beijing's health records [PDF]
Objective: Herpes zoster poses a significant health threat to the aging population in China. This study aimed to analyze the cost burden and temporal trends of herpes zoster in China.
Zhenyu Shi, Feng Lu, Yiqi Xia, Ping He
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Pioneer factors in viral infection
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+9 more
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Herpes zoster: A Review of Clinical Manifestations and Management
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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Approximately 10 years after vaccination with the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), an interim analysis of this follow-up study of the ZOE-50/70 trials demonstrated that efficacy against herpes zoster remained high.
A. Strezova+177 more
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