ReviewEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2016
Diagnosis, antiviral therapy, and prophylaxis of varicella-zoster virus infections.
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- Current advances in the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, management, and long-term outcomes of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Pooled it
- Varicella-zoster virus seroprevalence among reproductive-age women in Iran: a meta-analysis and implications for targeted immunization.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of varicella seroprevalence in European countries before universal childhood immunization: deriving incidence from seroprevalence data.Epidemiology and infection · 2017Pooled it
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- Dermatome-Specific Herpes Zoster Following Corticosteroid Therapy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report Illustrating the Immunocompromised District Theory.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency at different intervention times for zoster-related pain: A retrospective comparative study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Primary Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection Complicating the Third Trimester of Pregnancy.Cureus · 2026Article
- Disseminated Varicella Zoster and Multiorgan Failure Requiring ECMO Support in a Patient With Evans Syndrome.Case reports in critical care · 2026Article
- A Short Review and Update on Epidemiology, Treatment, and Management of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Infection.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Adoptive T-cell therapy for virus-associated diseases.Clinical microbiology reviews · 2025Review
- Clinical progress note: Varicella Zoster.Journal of hospital medicine · 2025Review
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- Small Molecule Compounds Inhibit Varicella-Zoster Virus Replication by Targeting the Portal Protein-Capsid Interface.Viruses · 2025Article
- The Gut Microbiome in Enteric Viral Infections: Underlying Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches.Microorganisms · 2025Review
- Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection with Internal Organ Involvement: A Scoping Review of 156 Cases.Viruses · 2025Article
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- Immune Dysregulation in Acute Herpes Zoster: Predictive Factors for Postherpetic Neuralgia.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
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- Epidemiological characteristics of breakthrough varicella cases among students in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing: implications for vaccination strategies.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), an important member of the Herpesviridae family, is the etiological agent of varicella as primary infection and zoster as recurrence. An outstanding feature is the lifelong viral latency in dorsal root and cranial nerve ganglia. Both varicella and zoster are worldwide widespread diseases that may be associated with significant complications. However, there is a broad spectrum of laboratory methods to diagnose VZV infections. In contrast to many other viral infections, antiviral treatment of VZV infections and their prevention by vaccination or passive immunoprophylaxis are well established in medical practice. The present manuscript provides an overview about the basic knowledge of VZV infections, their laboratory diagnosis, antiviral therapy, and the prevention procedures, especially in Germany.
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