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Guillain-Barre syndrome presenting with sensory disturbance following a herpes virus infection: a case report [PDF]
, 2011 Introduction We present a case of an unusual clinical manifestation of Guillain-Barre syndrome following a pre-existing herpes virus infection. Although there have been several reports describing the co-existence of herpes virus infection and Guillain ...
Fotinie Ntziora +4 more
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Varicella Zoster Virus Latency [PDF]
Future Virology, 2011 Primary infection by varicella zoster virus (VZV) typically results in childhood chickenpox, at which time latency is established in the neurons of the cranial nerve, dorsal root and autonomic ganglia along the entire neuraxis. During latency, the histone-associated virus genome assumes a circular episomal configuration from which transcription is ...
Emily, Eshleman +2 more
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The changing epidemiology of varicella and herpes zoster in Hong Kong before universal varicella vaccination in 2014. [PDF]
, 2018 In Hong Kong, universal varicella vaccination started in July 2014. Before this, children could receive varicella vaccine via the private market. We analysed the epidemiology of varicella and zoster before universal vaccination.
Chan, DYW +7 more
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Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2018 Preparation of the indigenous varicella zoster vaccine could significantly reduce the disease burden of varicella zoster virus especially in immunosuppressed children.
Fatemeh Esna-Ashari +3 more
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Case Report: Neonatal Varicella Acquired From Maternal Zoster
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 The incidence of neonatal varicella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the varicella vaccination. Although the varicella zoster virus is often associated with a mild infection, it may cause severe morbidity and mortality, particularly ...
Jeffrey W. Lai +8 more
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The Skin and the Eye - Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in a Healthy 18-month-old Toddler
Folia Medica, 2018 Herpes zoster, caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus, is uncommon in infancy. Even more uncommon is herpes zoster ophthalmicus, defined as herpes zoster of the ophthalmic branch of the fifth cranial nerve.
Komitova Radka T. +2 more
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Molecular diagnosis and ocular imaging of varicella zoster virus associated neuroretinitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2018 Purpose: To report a case of varicella zoster virus associated neuroretinitis confirmed via polymerase chain reaction analysis of ocular fluid. Observations: A 30-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of decreased vision in his left eye and ...
Rene Y. Choi +2 more
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Evaluation of Varicella Immunity during Pregnancy in Apulia Region, Southern Italy
Vaccines, 2020 Varicella is a highly contagious, infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Those at higher risk of severe complications are immunocompromised individuals, adults, non-immune pregnant women, and newborns. According to the gestational time,
Claudia M. Trombetta +4 more
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Varicella Zoster Virus Vasculopathy [PDF]
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2018 Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous, exclusively human alphaherpesvirus that produces varicella then becomes latent in ganglionic neurons. In elderly and immunocompromised individuals, VZV reactivates and typically produces herpes zoster. Studies of patients with VZV vasculopathy have identified key clinical, imaging, and laboratory features ...
Maria A, Nagel, Andrew N, Bubak
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Shoulder pain due to cervical radiculopathy: an underestimated long-term complication of herpes zoster virus reactivation? [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose To evaluate if herpes zoster virus (HZV) reactivation may be considered in the aetiology of cervical radiculopathy. Methods The study group was composed of 110 patients (52 M-58F;mean age ± SD:46.5 ± 6.12; range:40-73) with a clinical ...
AS Hilibrand +34 more
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