scholarly journals Sudden, Intense, Unexpected and Negative Emotions are a Reactivation Factor of Herpes Zoster

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Patricia Lago-López ◽  
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María José Parrado-Alonso ◽  
Beatriz Villar-Fernández ◽  
Teresa Isabel Calheiros-Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Chicken Pox

Herpes zoster is caused by a reactivation of residual varicella zoster virus (VZV) which remains latent in the nerve ganglia, after primary chicken pox. Zoster or girdle refers to occurrence of the disease in a segmental distribution.

scholarly journals Herpes zoster (Shingles)

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Motswaledi
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Spinal Ganglia ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Chicken Pox ◽  
Physical Trauma ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

Herpes zoster or Shingles is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chicken-pox (varicella).Primary infection with varicella-zoster virus causes chicken-pox (varicella), then the virus persists in nerve ganglia of sensory but rarely motor nerves, in a latent stage.If the virus gets reactivated it causes herpes zoster, which presents as painful vesicles following a dermatome. It is more common in the elderly and the immunocompromised.Herpes zoster is a common skin and mucous membrane disease caused by reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus, which had lodged previously in nerve ganglia.Trigeminal nerve nuclei and thoracic spinal ganglia are the most commonly affected.Reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus can be triggered by old age, that is why herpes zoster is common in the elderly, above 60 years of age. This is due to age related decline in specific cell mediated immune response to VZV. Other triggering factors are malignancies malnutrition, emotional stress, physical trauma, chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression from drugs and HIV.¹,²

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.

scholarly journals Herpes Zoster involving Trigeminal Nerve

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-52
Author(s):  
Rohit B Gadda ◽  
Neha Patil ◽  
Rohini Salvi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Viral Infection ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Healthy Male ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Acute Viral Infection

Abstract Herpes zoster is a common acute viral infection caused by reactivation of Varicella-Zoster virus. Acute pain of herpes zoster lowers the quality of life and interferes with day to day activities. We report a case of herpes zoster in a 68 year old, healthy male patient in which the prodromal symptoms started as toothache. This case highlights the importance of a thorough dental history and examination in patients with toothache.

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