Acute retinal necrosis following recombinant subunit varicella-zoster virus vaccine [PDF]
Purpose: Previously, secondary prevention of herpes zoster required live-attenuated vaccination, which is contraindicated in immunocompromised populations.
Rebecca I. Chen +3 more
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Lichen planus following recombinant zoster vaccine [PDF]
Charli C. Gruen, 2d Lt, USAF, BS +2 more
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus following recombinant zoster vaccine: A case report and brief literature review [PDF]
Purpose: Immunizations have long been pivotal in preventing diseases like HZ (herpes zoster), caused by VZV (varicella zoster virus). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the RZV (recombinant zoster vaccine) compared to the ZVL (zoster ...
Joshua M. Garcia, Ramez I. Haddadin
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Uveitis reactivation following recombinant zoster vaccination
Purpose: Describe three cases of uveitis reactivation following immunization with recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV). Observations: One patient developed reactivation of previously controlled multifocal choroiditis within one week of receiving RZV ...
Paige J. Richards +3 more
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Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (gE/BFA01) in Mice [PDF]
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a human neurotropic herpesvirus. The primary infection with VZV causes chickenpox and establishes latency in sensory and dorsal root ganglia.
Yaru Quan +7 more
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Recombinant zoster vaccine in immunocompetent and immunocompromised adults: A review of clinical studies [PDF]
Herpes zoster (HZ) is a debilitating vaccine-preventable disease. Impairment of cell-mediated immunity, as observed with aging and immunosuppressive disorders and therapies, increases risk.
Agnes Mwakingwe-Omari +4 more
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The Potential Impact of Increased Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Uptake in Older Adults Worldwide [PDF]
Introduction Herpes zoster (HZ, Shingles) is a vaccine-preventable viral disease impacting patients’ quality of life owing to pain and rash. An estimated 15 million HZ cases occur annually in individuals aged ≥ 50 years worldwide.
Nikolaos Giannelos +4 more
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Prevention of Herpes Zoster: A Focus on the Effectiveness and Safety of Herpes Zoster Vaccines
Infection with varicella zoster virus typically occurs in children and it can cause primary varicella infection or “chickenpox”, or it can reactivate later in life and cause herpes zoster or “shingles”.
Yasmin Marra, Fawziah Lalji
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Herpes zoster vaccination. An update
Herpes zoster/shingles is a cutaneous condition caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus. The condition mostly occurs when the cell mediated immunity towards varicella zoster virus, which was developed during the varicella zoster virus ...
Khairuddin Djawad +5 more
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Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein C increases chemokine-mediated leukocyte migration [PDF]
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a highly prevalent human pathogen that establishes latency in neurons of the peripheral nervous system. Primary infection causes varicella whereas reactivation results in zoster, which is often followed by chronic pain in ...
Bauerfeind, R. (Rudolf) +19 more
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