Herpes Zoster Rates in a Large Cohort of Patients With Systemically Treated Psoriasis
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.4840
Abstract: Author Contributions: Ms Yan and Dr Jorizzo had full access to all of the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Study… read more here.
Keywords: patients systemically; rates large; large cohort; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of the Adjuvanted Herpes Zoster Subunit Vaccine in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.7431
Abstract: Importance The live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine (ZVL) is recommended for immunocompetent adults 60 years or older, but the efficacy wanes with age and over time. A new adjuvanted herpes zoster subunit vaccine (HZ/su) has… read more here.
Keywords: cost; herpes zoster; price; dose ... See more keywords
Antioxidant and inflammatory biomarkers in herpes zoster
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27781
Abstract: The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) increases as cell‐mediated immunity declines with age. Even though oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the development of HZ, there are few serum biomarkers of the disease's antioxidant… read more here.
Keywords: inflammatory biomarkers; serum levels; zoster; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Metformin use and the risks of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in patients with type 2 diabetes
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28278
Abstract: Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia cause substantial pain in patients. Persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are prone to zoster infection and postherpetic neuralgia due to compromised immunity. We conducted this study to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: postherpetic neuralgia; herpes zoster; metformin; use ... See more keywords
Validation of coding algorithms for the identification of herpes zoster among children
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5264
Abstract: To examine the validity of International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, (ICD‐10) code‐based algorithms for herpes zoster (HZ) in the electronic medical record (EMR) of a large, integrated pediatric healthcare network and to examine baseline… read more here.
Keywords: validation coding; coding algorithms; identification herpes; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Increased herpes zoster risk associated with poor HLA-A immediate early 62 protein (IE62) affinity
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DOI: 10.1007/s00251-017-1047-x
Abstract: Around 30% of individuals will develop herpes zoster (HZ), caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), during their life. While several risk factors for HZ, such as immunosuppressive therapy, are well known, the genetic and… read more here.
Keywords: protein; risk; immediate early; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Primary peripheral nerve tumors associated with nerve-territory herpes zoster
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04292-y
Abstract: Herpes viruses have been described as markers of occult cancer and have also been implicated in oncogenesis. This group of viruses includes varicella-zoster virus (VZV) which is well-known for its ability to evade the immune… read more here.
Keywords: primary peripheral; tumors associated; herpes zoster; nerve tumors ... See more keywords
Incidence, mortality, and national costs of hospital admissions for potentially preventable infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05836-y
Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have high infection rates. Streptococcus pneumoniae, herpes zoster (HZV), and influenza are common and potentially preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. Vaccinations have been shown to reduce the rates of these… read more here.
Keywords: potentially preventable; herpes zoster; mortality; streptococcus pneumoniae ... See more keywords
Herpes zoster keratitis development after acute retinal necrosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0521-7
Abstract: PurposeTo report a case of herpes zoster keratitis in a patient undergoing treatment for herpetic acute retinal necrosis.MethodsCase report.ResultsA 71 year old male presented with acute retinal necrosis of the left eye due to herpes… read more here.
Keywords: acute retinal; retinal necrosis; herpes zoster; zoster keratitis ... See more keywords
Patients with appendectomy are at increased risk of herpes zoster: real-world data in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-018-2010-z
Abstract: Some case reports showed that despite being rare, acute appendicitis could be caused by primary varicella-zoster virus infection [1]. Epidemiologic studies have shown that appendectomy is associated with increased risk of various infections including pyogenic… read more here.
Keywords: appendectomy group; increased risk; group; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Burden of Herpes Zoster in the Japanese Population with Immunocompromised/Chronic Disease Conditions: Results from a Cohort Study Claims Database from 2005–2014
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-018-0268-8
Abstract: IntroductionThe aim of this study is to describe the disease burden and costs of herpes zoster (HZ) in the general adult Japanese population or patients with immunocompromised (IC) conditions or chronic disorders.MethodsA retrospective cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: herpes zoster; study; chronic disorders; cohort ... See more keywords