Risk factors for herpes zoster infection: a meta-analysis

F Marra, K Parhar, B Huang… - Open forum infectious …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background The burden of herpes zoster (HZ) is significant worldwide, with millions affected
and the incidence rising. Current literature has identified some risk factors for this disease; …

A systematic literature review of herpes zoster incidence worldwide

D van Oorschot, H Vroling, E Bunge… - Human vaccines & …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
We conducted a systematic review to characterize the incidence rate of herpes zoster (HZ) in
the general population, specifically in individuals≥ 50 years of age. A total of 69 …

Systematic review of incidence and complications of herpes zoster: towards a global perspective

K Kawai, BG Gebremeskel, CJ Acosta - BMJ open, 2014 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective The objective of this study was to characterise the incidence rates of herpes zoster
(HZ), also known as shingles, and risk of complications across the world. Design We …

Risk factors for herpes zoster: a systematic review and meta-analysis

K Kawai, BP Yawn - Mayo clinic proceedings, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To systematically review studies examining risk factors for herpes zoster (HZ).
Methods We performed a literature search using PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for …

Herpes zoster epidemiology, management, and disease and economic burden in Europe: a multidisciplinary perspective

RW Johnson, MJ Alvarez-Pasquin… - Therapeutic …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Herpes zoster (HZ) is primarily a disease of nerve tissue but the acute and longer-term
manifestations require multidisciplinary knowledge and involvement in their management …

Similar herpes zoster incidence across Europe: results from a systematic literature review

S Pinchinat, AM Cebrián-Cuenca, H Bricout… - BMC infectious …, 2013 - Springer
Background Herpes zoster (HZ) is caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
and mainly affects individuals aged≥ 50 years. The forthcoming European launch of a …

Global herpes zoster incidence, burden of disease, and vaccine availability: a narrative review

CX Pan, MS Lee, VE Nambudiri - Therapeutic advances in …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Herpes zoster (HZ) is a neurocutaneous disease that causes significant morbidity
worldwide. The disease is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) …

Annual incidence rates of herpes zoster among an immunocompetent population in the United States

BH Johnson, L Palmer, J Gatwood, G Lenhart… - BMC infectious …, 2015 - Springer
Background Herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, is a painful and commonly
occurring condition in the United States. In spite of a universally recommended vaccine for …

Incidence of herpes zoster and its complications in Germany, 2005–2009

K Hillebrand, H Bricout, R Schulze-Rath, T Schink… - Journal of Infection, 2015 - Elsevier
Objectives After introduction of a herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine in Germany in 2013, a potential
recommendation by the German Standing Vaccination Committee is still pending. This study …

The incidence of herpes zoster in China: a meta-analysis and evidence quality assessment

Z Zhang, X Liu, L Suo, D Zhao, J Pan… - Human vaccines & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This review aimed to estimate the disease burden of herpes zoster (HZ) in China and
explore the application of the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and …