Background and Purpose—Varicella zoster virus-induced vasculopathy and postherpes
zoster attack stroke syndromes have been reported previously; nevertheless, data regarding …

Herpes zoster (HZ) caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation is characterized as a
vesicular rash of unilateral distribution that can also cause multiple complications; such as …

Background and Objective Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is known to cause VZV vasculopathy,
which may be associated with stroke. A recent study found an increased risk of stroke within …

Objectives: Stroke and TIA are recognized complications of acute herpes zoster (HZ). In this
study, we evaluated HZ as a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease (stroke and TIA) and …

Objective: To investigate the risk of stroke development following a diagnosis of herpes
zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Methods: Data were retrospectively collected from the Taiwan …

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infects> 95% of the world population. Typically, varicella
(chickenpox) results from primary infection. The virus then becomes latent in ganglionic …

Adults developing zoster are at increased risk of stroke for 6 months with a> 3-fold increased
risk following zoster ophthalmicus. Incidence ratios of stroke were lower among those …

Background The incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) is increasing and poses a significant health
concern to aging populations. Several studies suggest an increased risk of stroke following …

Background Herpesviruses induce a range of inflammatory effects potentially contributing to
an increased risk of stroke. Objectives To investigate whether patients with infection, or …

Abstract (See the editorial commentary by Corona and Flores, on pages 177–8.) Objective.
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) has been proposed to be involved in the pathogenesis of …