Herpes Zoster Virus Archives - Infectious Disease Advisor

Novel Injection Dose and Delivery of Varicella-Zoster Virus Vaccine

By

Ron Goldberg

May 24, 2022

The immunogenicity of low dose VZV vaccine delivered into the outer layers of skin compared with the standard dose delivered conventionally is investigated.

General Infectious Disease

Incidence of Shingles Up for Patients Aged 50 and Older With Past COVID-19 Diagnosis

April 13, 2022

For adults aged 50 years or older, those with a COVID-19 diagnosis have an increased risk for developing herpes zoster.

Prevention

Recommendations Updated for Recombinant Zoster Vaccine

January 31, 2022

Recommendations have been updated for use of the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) for prevention of herpes zoster and related complications among immunocompromised adults aged 19 years and older.

Risk of stroke after herpes zoster in patients with autoimmune diseases

General Infectious Disease

How Can Herpes Zoster Events Be Managed in Patients With RA and PsA Receiving Tofacitinib?

By

Amit Akirov, MD

January 14, 2022

Researchers evaluated the management of herpes zoster in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis receiving tofacitinib treatment.

General Infectious Disease

Analysis of Global Herpes Zoster Virus Incidence Rates

By

Bradley van Paridon

December 22, 2021

Investigators conducted a study to estimate global herpes zoster virus incidence rates in the general population.

General Infectious Disease

Herpes Zoster Vaccine Still Recommended After First Bout of Shingles

By

Colby Stong

August 12, 2021

Do you advise your patients to get the HZ vaccine after their initial outbreak of shingles?

General Infectious Disease

Shingrix Approved to Prevent Shingles in Immunocompromised Adults

By

Brian Park, PharmD

July 30, 2021

Previously, the vaccine was only approved for adults 50 years of age and older.

Pediatric Illnesses

Universal Vaccination Program Corresponds to Decrease in Overall Pediatric Herpes Zoster Cases

By

Bradley van Paridon

July 29, 2021

Investigators sought to assess the impact of age and vaccination status on rates of herpes zoster in a pediatric population.

General Infectious Disease

Herpes Simplex DNA Present in Corneal Tissues After Penetrating Keratoplasty

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

July 16, 2021

Researchers support additional antiviral treatment following penetrating keratoplasty.

General Infectious Disease

Persistent Neurologic Sequelae Among Older Patients With Varicella-Zoster Virus CNS Infections

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

June 9, 2020

Investigators conducted an observational, retrospective study to assess variables associated with poor outcomes in patients with varicella-zoster virus infection with central nervous system involvement.