The shingles vaccine may offer a protective effect against developing dementia, as well as “therapeutic potential” for those ...

Objective To estimate the incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) and the incremental healthcare resource utilisation (HRU) and costs associated with HZ among adults with systemic lupus erythematosus ...

The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes two distinct infections: varicella and herpes zoster. Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, manifests as the primary infection with VZV, which is a member of ...

The recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV; Shingrix) was associated with a significantly increased risk of recurrence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a retrospective cohort study. Within ...

The herpes zoster virus invades spinal nerves, hiding within them until the individual’s immunity weakens, at which point it emerges onto the skin, causing vesicular lesions and severe pain ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Valacyclovir can be beneficial for treating multiple episodes of keratitis or iritis in patients with ...

A handful of COVID-19 vaccine recipients who also suffer from weakened immune systems developed shingles a few days after getting the shot, according to a new study Scientists in Israel studied 491 ...

People with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy and with CD4 counts above 500 face infection risks similar to the general population, a new cohort study finds.

A 70-year-old man was admitted to hospital because of multiple injuries from a traffic collision. On day 16 after admission, he started to complain of pain, weakness and numbness in his right leg. A ...

Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a condition that can bring on weakness or paralysis in your face and a rash that affects your ear. Your doctor might also call it herpes zoster oticus. Anyone who’s had ...