Correlation between anti‐JC‐virus and anti‐cytomegalovirus, ‐Epstein–Barr virus and ‐measles/‐rubella/‐varicella–zoster‐virus antibodies
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24590
Abstract: Anti‐JCV antibody status is used for PML‐risk‐stratification in MS patients before and during Natalizumab therapy. JCV antibodies can be detected in around 60% of MS patients, however, only a small proportion actually develop PML. As… read more here.
Keywords: measles rubella; jcv; rubella varicella; varicella zoster ... See more keywords
Apparent seronegative maternal shingles with post‐natal mother‐to‐baby transmission of varicella zoster virus
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24999
Abstract: We present an unusual case of varicella zoster (VZ) virus IgG negative, yet clinically apparent, maternal shingles, which prompted the administration of VZ immunoglobulin to the newborn. The mother had no previous VZ vaccination. Eleven… read more here.
Keywords: zoster virus; varicella zoster; vzv igg; maternal shingles ... See more keywords
Characteristics of patients with acute peripheral facial palsy showing Varicella zoster virus DNA in saliva
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25030
Abstract: Infection caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a common etiology of acute peripheral facial palsy (APFP). We aimed to assess the clinical significance of detecting VZV DNA from the saliva of patients with APFP.… read more here.
Keywords: varicella zoster; vzv dna; dna saliva; dna ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Varicella‐zoster virus‐specific cell‐mediated immunity by interferon‐γ Enzyme‐Linked Immunosorbent Assay in adults ≥50 years of age administered a herpes zoster vaccine
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25391
Abstract: Varicella‐zoster virus (VZV)‐specific cell‐mediated immunity (CMI) is critical for preventing and controlling the onset of herpes zoster (HZ). To assess VZV CMI, an interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ) enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was validated by examining the influence… read more here.
Keywords: varicella zoster; cmi; vzv specific; vaccine ... See more keywords
Systemic trichosporonosis mimicking disseminated varicella zoster viral infection during blinatumomab therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00277-017-3153-0
Abstract: Dear Editor, Blinatumomab is a T cell engager antibody with bi-specificity for CD3 and CD19. By binding to both antigens, blinatumomab directs CD3+ cytotoxic T cells to destroy CD19-expressing neoplastic B cells. The spectrum of… read more here.
Keywords: blinatumomab therapy; infection; therapy; varicella zoster ... See more keywords
Varicella zoster virus encephalitis in a patient with a solid carcinoma: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-017-8466-3
Abstract: Dear Sirs, Of previously infected patients with varicella zoster virus (VZV) 20–30% develops shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Cancer itself and immunodeficiency are risk factors for VZV infection causing neurologic complications [1–4]. VZV-encephalitis (VZV-e) is less… read more here.
Keywords: zoster virus; zoster; treatment; varicella zoster ... See more keywords
Genotype analysis of ORF 62 identifies varicella-zoster virus infections caused by a vaccine strain in children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00705-017-3276-6
Abstract: This study was performed to differentiate vaccine-type strains from wild-type strains and determine the genotype of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in 51 Korean children. A sequencing analysis of ORF 62 identified two cases of herpes zoster… read more here.
Keywords: analysis orf; virus; varicella zoster; vaccine ... See more keywords
Visceral disseminated varicella-zoster virus infection in an immunocompetent host
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-022-01607-7
Abstract: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can cause visceral disseminated VZV infection in immunocompromised patients. We experienced visceral disseminated VZV infection in an immunocompetent host. A 78-year-old woman visited our hospital complaining of abdominal pain that had persisted… read more here.
Keywords: visceral disseminated; varicella zoster; infection; zoster virus ... See more keywords
Diplopia as isolated presentation of varicella zoster central nervous system reactivation
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DOI: 10.1007/s13365-017-0534-z
Abstract: Here, we report a patient who developed diplopia secondary to a right cranial nerve III and IV palsy, as well as fever and headache. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) showed high varicella-zoster virus (VZV)-DNA viral load… read more here.
Keywords: isolated presentation; reactivation; presentation varicella; varicella ... See more keywords
Determinants of neurological syndromes caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13365-020-00857-w
Abstract: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a pathogenic human herpes virus which causes varicella as a primary infection, following which it becomes latent in peripheral autonomic, sensory, and cranial nerve ganglionic neurons from where it may… read more here.
Keywords: zoster virus; virus vzv; vzv; neurological syndromes ... See more keywords
Clinical spectrum and prognosis of neurological complications of reactivated varicella-zoster infection: the role of immunosuppression
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DOI: 10.1007/s13365-020-00872-x
Abstract: Immunosuppressed patients are at higher risk for developing herpes zoster (HZ), and neurological complications are frequent in them. However, the influence of immunosuppression (IS) on the severity and prognosis of neurological complications of varicella-zoster virus… read more here.
Keywords: varicella zoster; prognosis neurological; clinical spectrum; neurological complications ... See more keywords