Initial Presentation Not Associated With Pathogen in Infectious Encephalitis
A team of French investigators sought to identify factors that could be considered predictive of the etiology of infectious encephalitis.
Varicella Zoster Virus
Herpes Zoster in Healthy Children Linked to Varicella-Zoster Vaccination
The morphology of the lesions included erythematous papules, pseudovesicles, and plaques, with associated pain in 2 and pruritus in 3 patients; systemic symptoms ranged from none to low‐grade fevers, upper respiratory symptoms, and joint pain.
Vaccine Lessens Incidence of Herpes Zoster Complications in Immuncompetent Older Adults
Researchers reviewed clinical trial data to evaluate the efficacy of herpes zoster subunit vaccine in preventing complications, hospitalizations, and deaths.
ACIP: New Recommendations for Herpes Zoster Vaccine Administration
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has provided 3 new recommendations to supplement its original 2008 report, as well as a cost-effectiveness analysis from the CDC.
VZV Vaccine Promising in Immunocompromised Patients With Herpes Zoster
Phase 3 study looked at the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and immunogenicity of inactivated VZV Vaccine in recipients of auto-HSCT.
Increased Risk of Stroke With Incident Herpes Zoster in Autoimmune Disease
Strategies to decreased risk of contracting varicella zoster virus need to be addressed in particularly susceptible populations, like those with autoimmune disease.
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