Methods Published articles on the descriptive and analytical epidemiology of zoster were
identified using the methods outlined in the search strategy (see page 32), and reports from …

The primary varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection results in chickenpox (varicella), which is
transmitted via the airborne route. VZV is highly infectious, but in the USA the incidence of …

Background The potentially serious nature of herpes zoster (HZ) and the long-term
complication post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) are often underestimated. One in four people …

Background: Vaccination against herpes zoster is being considered in many countries. We
conducted a multicentre prospective study to describe the impact of herpes zoster and …

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 …

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic neuropathic pain condition that persists 3 months
or more following an outbreak of shingles. Shingles, also known as acute herpes zoster, is …

We present data to confirm that exposure to varicella boosts immunity to herpes-zoster. We
show that exposure to varicella is greater in adults living with children and that this exposure …

Recent information on epidemiology and management of herpes zoster (HZ) and post-
herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a painful complication of HZ, is scarce. The objective of this study …

Herpes zoster is a major health burden that can affect individuals of any age. It is seen more
commonly among individuals aged≥ 50 years, those with immunocompromised status, and …

Objective To compare the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of the herpes zoster live
attenuated vaccine with the herpes zoster adjuvant recombinant subunit vaccine or placebo …