Key Clinical Points Postherpetic Neuralgia The frequencies of both herpes zoster and
postherpetic neuralgia increase with age. Postherpetic neuralgia results in suffering and …

Objective The objective of this study was to characterise the incidence rates of herpes zoster
(HZ), also known as shingles, and risk of complications across the world. Design We …

Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus, which causes
chickenpox. There are an estimated 1 million cases in the Unites States annually, with an …

Patients with herpes zoster can develop persistent pain after rash healing, a complication
known as postherpetic neuralgia. By preventing zoster through vaccination, the risk of this …

Objectives To quantify the effects of possible risk factors for herpes zoster at different ages.
Design Case-control study. Setting UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink primary care …

Herpes zoster (HZ) is primarily a disease of nerve tissue but the acute and longer-term
manifestations require multidisciplinary knowledge and involvement in their management …

The intensity of acute and chronic pain depends on interactions between peripheral impulse
input and CNS pain mechanisms, including facilitation and inhibition. Whereas tonic pain …

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) was once thought to be a fairly innocuous pathogen. That view
is no longer tenable. The morbidity and mortality due to the primary and secondary diseases …

Varicella-zoster virus infection is an intriguing medical entity that involves many medical
specialties including infectious diseases, immunology, dermatology, and neurology. It can …

Herpes zoster is a major health burden that can affect individuals of any age. It is seen more
commonly among individuals aged≥ 50 years, those with immunocompromised status, and …