Increased incidence of herpes zoster in normal children infected with varicella zoster virus during infancy: Community-based follow-up study

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichi Baba ◽  
Hyakuji Yabuuchi ◽  
Michiaki Takahashi ◽  
Pearay L. Ogra
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Follow Up Study

Assessment of skin test with varicella-zoster virus antigen for predicting the risk of herpes zoster

2012 ◽  
Vol 141 (4) ◽  
pp. 706-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. OKUNO ◽  
Y. TAKAO ◽  
Y. MIYAZAKI ◽  
F. OHNISHI ◽  
M. OKEDA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Skin Test ◽  
Surrogate Marker ◽  
Virus Antigen ◽  
Test Reaction ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Immunological Factors

SUMMARYThe Shozu Herpes Zoster (SHEZ) Study was designed to clarify the incidence of and predictive and immunological factors for herpes zoster in a defined community-based Japanese population. As part of this series, a total of 5683 residents aged ⩾50 years received a varicella-zoster virus (VZV) skin test with VZV antigen, and 48 h later, the erythema and oedema were assessed by measuring the longest diameter. The diameters of both the erythema and oedema decreased with the increasing age of the subject. Sixty-three subjects contracted herpes zoster within a year after receiving the VZV skin test. Analysis of the herpes zoster incidence ratevs.the skin test reaction revealed that the shorter the diameter of erythema or oedema, the greater the likelihood of herpes zoster. These results demonstrated that the VZV skin test is an excellent surrogate marker for predicting the risk of herpes zoster.

Oral manifestations of infections due to varicella zoster virus in otherwise healthy children

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Kolokotronis ◽  
Konstantinos Louloudiadis ◽  
Garyfalia Fotiou ◽  
Apostolos Matiais
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Cranial Nerves ◽  
Differential Diagnostics ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Group B

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella (or chickenpox) and establishes latency in nerve ganglia after the primary infection. The reactivation of virus later in life can cause mono- or polyneuropathy. The cranial nerves most commonly involved are five (herpes zoster or shingles), six, seven eight, nine and ten. In the present study we describe the oral lesions associated with VZV infections in normal children. In a 3 year period we examined 62 children, age 2 to 13 years old with diagnosed varicella and a 4 year old boy with herpes zoster at the 3rd branch of the trigeminal nerve. According to the clinical picture of varicella, the disease was defined as: (1) group A mild cases; (2) group B moderate cases; (3) group C severe. The manifestations of varicella were: mild varicella 19 children, moderate 26 children and severe 17 children. The results of the present study indicate that the prevalence of oral manifestations of varicella is related to the severity of the disease. In 17 severe cases, oral lesions were always present and the number was between 5 to 30. From 26 moderate cases, oral lesions were observed in 23 and the number was between 2 to 10. From 19 mild cases, oral lesions were present only in 6 cases and their number was 1 or 2. Often varicella's oral lesions resemble manifestations of other entities, and this may cause differential diagnostics problems.

Relationship between cell-mediated immunity to Varicella-Zoster virus and aging in subjects from the community-based Shozu Herpes Zoster study

2016 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risako Shirane ◽  
Huamin Tang ◽  
Kenichi Hayashi ◽  
Yoshinobu Okuno ◽  
Hiroyasu Iso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Herpes zoster recurrence within 1 month: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 205873922110212
Author(s):  
Nan Zhao ◽  
Yulan Geng ◽  
Yexian Li ◽  
Lijuan Liu ◽  
Yanjia Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
B Cells ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Lower Limit ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Humoral Immune

Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is an infectious skin disease that rarely recurs after initial presentation. The mechanism underlying HZ recurrence is currently under investigation. In this article, we report a case of HZ relapse within 1 month. Analysis of patient’s clinical manifestations, histopathological features, and flow cytometry results indicated that the absolute and percentage values of B cells were below the lower limit. We hypothesized that the patient had abnormal humoral immune function, which may be one reason leading to the HZ relapse within 1 month. The findings of this case will serve as useful reference for HZ recurrence for clinicians. This case was impactful and added to the literature on HZ recurrence.

scholarly journals Incidence of herpes zoster and seroprevalence of varicella-zoster virus in young adults of South Korea

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol-In Kang ◽  
Chang-Min Choi ◽  
Tae-Sung Park ◽  
Dong-Jun Lee ◽  
Myoung-don Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Varicella Zoster Virus-Associated Meningitis as a Rebound Varicella Zoster Disease after Antiviral Discontinuation

2021 ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Tetsuko Sato ◽  
Takenobu Yamamoto ◽  
Yumi Aoyama
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunosuppressive Therapy ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Cranial Nerves ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Varicella Zoster

Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated meningitis is usually progressive and can be fatal, and early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with intravenous antivirals such as acyclovir (ACV) are required in immunocompromised patients. Patients receiving corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy have a significantly higher risk of VZV-associated meningitis. In this report, we describe an unusual case of herpes zoster (HZ) in a young woman who was first diagnosed during tapering of prednisone for dermatomyositis. The skin lesions affected the left L2 and L3 dermatomes, which is unusual in VZV-associated meningitis. Despite showing a good rapid response to antivirals, she developed VZV-associated meningitis immediately after discontinuation of ACV. This phenomenon is often called rebound VZV reactivation disease and occurs after discontinuation of antivirals. This case was notable in that the affected dermatomes were distant from the cranial nerves. Thus, progression of HZ to VZV reactivation-associated meningitis can occur even in appropriately treated HZ patients. Continuation of antivirals beyond 1 week in patients on immunosuppressive therapy may be associated with a decreased risk of severe rebound VZV disease, such as VZV-associated meningitis.

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