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Herpes zoster could be an early manifestation of undiagnosed human immunodeficiency virus infection
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2016 No formal epidemiological research based on systematic analysis has focused on the relationship between herpes zoster and immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Taiwan.
Shih-Wei Lai +3 more
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Herpes zoster risk factors in a national cohort of veterans with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]
, 2009 BACKGROUND: Herpes zoster occurs more commonly in patients taking immunosuppressive medications, though the risk associated with different medications is poorly understood.
Burroughs, Thomas E. +8 more
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No evidence of family history as a risk factor for herpes zoster in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia [PDF]
, 2010 Little is known about reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus as herpes zoster in individuals with no underlying immunosuppression. Risk factors include age, sex, ethnicity, exogenous boosting of immunity from varicella contacts, underlying cell ...
Boccia, Mt +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2017 BackgroundPatients who develop herpes zoster or herpes zoster ophthalmicus may be at risk for cerebrovascular and cardiac complications. We systematically reviewed the published literature to determine the association between herpes zoster and its ...
Nathaniel Erskine +7 more
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Reduced NK cell IFN-γ secretion and psychological stress are independently associated with herpes zoster. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 The pathogenesis of herpes zoster is closely linked to reduced varicella-zoster virus-specific cell-mediated immunity. However, little is known about the interplay between natural killer cells and psychological stress in the pathogenesis of herpes zoster.
Choon Kwan Kim +5 more
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Recurrent Herpes Zoster in an Immunocompetent Male: A Case Report
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021 Herpes zoster is an infection caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus presenting as multiple grouped vesicular eruptions in a dermatomal pattern with associated pain. Recurrent herpes zoster is an uncommon event in an immunocompetent host. Here,
Niraj Parajuli +3 more
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Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2020 Background This study aimed to complement previous studies on the risk of herpes zoster in the asthmatic adult population. Methods The Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service—National Sample Cohort (HIRA-NSC) from 2002 through 2013 was used.
So Young Kim, Dong Jun Oh, Hyo Geun Choi
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Herpes Zoster After Liver Transplantation: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Complications [PDF]
, 2004 Herpes zoster is the consequence of the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster infection. Immunosuppression may be a predisposing factor for herpes zoster.
Herrero, J.I. (José Ignacio) +6 more
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Herpes Zoster and Recurrent Herpes Zoster [PDF]
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2017 AbstractBackgroundThe incidence of recurrent herpes zoster (HZ) and the relationship between initial and recurrent HZ are not clear.MethodsThe Miyazaki Dermatologist Society has surveyed ~5000 patients with HZ annually since 1997. A questionnaire regarding HZ and its recurrence was completed by the dermatologists.ResultsA total of 34 877 patients with ...
Shiraki, Kimiyasu +3 more
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Reducing pain in acute herpes zoster with plain occlusive dressings: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION: The pain of acute herpes zoster (shingles) is severe and difficult to control. The medications used to control pain have a variety of important and potentially serious side effects. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first case report
David A Keegan
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