Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology
Oct 23, 2019
The relationship between high levels of anti-Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis commends a possible similar association in other vessels. We aimed to investigate the association of VZV-se...
BACKGROUND: On long-duration spaceflight, most astronauts experience persistent immune dysregulation and the reactivation of latent herpesviruses, including varicella zoster virus (VZV). To understand the clinical risk of these perturbations to astro...
IMPORTANCE: Diagnosis codes are inadequate for accurately identifying herpes zoster (HZ) ophthalmicus (HZO). There is significant lack of population-based studies on HZO due to the high expense of manual review of medical records.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
Feb 1, 2024
PURPOSE: Necrotizing viral retinitis is a serious eye infection that requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. Uncertain clinical suspicion can result in delayed diagnosis, inappropriate administration of corticosteroids, or repe...
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Jul 1, 2018
BACKGROUND: Herpes zoster (HZ) is caused by varicella-zoster virus ( VZV ) reactivation. In the United States, Zoster vaccine (ZOSTAVAX) is indicated for HZ prevention in patients ≥50 years.
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