Abstract Purpose of Review Herpesviruses are a leading cause of encephalitis worldwide.
The article reviews the eight human herpesviruses with a focus on recent advances as they …

Introduction Herpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster
virus (VZV) and typically presents as an acute, painful dermatomal rash, but can lead to long …

Varicella (chickenpox) is an infectious disease caused by the highly contagious varicella
zoster virus with a secondary attack rate greater than 90%. From this perspective, we aimed …

Justification In view of new developments in vaccinology and the availability of new
vaccines, there is a need to revise/review the existing immunization recommendations …

Introduction The reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in previously infected individuals
can cause herpes zoster (HZ), which is characterized by a localized, painful dermatomal …

Secondary bacterial infections of common dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis,
ectoparasitosis, and varicella zoster virus infections are frequent, with Staphylococcus …

Data on the global epidemiology of varicella‐zoster virus infection (VZVI) is limited. This
study aimed to investigate the burden of VZVI based on the global burden of disease study …

Encephalitis affects people across the lifespan, has high rates of mortality and morbidity, and
results in significant neurological sequelae with long-term consequences to quality of life …

Background Varicella is a contagious disease caused by varicella-zoster virus and varicella
vaccine (VarV) is the most effective way to prevent and control varicella. Despite high VarV …

The aim of this study was to analyze the seroprevalence of varicella in Italy and to evaluate
the impact of varicella vaccination, which has been mandatory for newborns since 2017. The …