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 …

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 …

Skin disease due to viruses may be a primary infection of the epidermis or may arise
secondary to systemic infection. Depending on the virus, the effects may be necrotic damage …

These recommendations represent the first statement by the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the use of a live attenuated vaccine for the prevention of …

OBJECTIVE To establish accurate, up-to-date, baseline epidemiological data for herpes
zoster (HZ) before the introduction of the recently licensed HZ vaccine. METHODS Using …

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 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 …

The unique characteristic of vaccination is that it not only reduces the incidence of disease in
those immunized but also indirectly protects nonvaccinated susceptibles against infection …

Background & Aims: An increased risk of herpes zoster in patients with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) is hypothesized based on altered immune function, especially among patients …

Background Data on the epidemiology and cost of herpes zoster (HZ) and post-herpetic
neuralgia (PHN) in Italy are limited. This retrospective, population-based study was …