Introduction HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are large, dsDNA viruses of the Herpesviridae family. They induce disorders with a wide range of clinical manifestations, including mucocutaneous ...

The association between VZV infection and stroke has long been recognized, supported by case studies and epidemiological research. 4, 5 Notably, the risk of stroke increases after VZV infection, ...

Epidemiological data suggest that the risk of ischemic stroke increases after varicella‐zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. The frequency of VZV reactivation in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is unknown.

The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) lowered the risk of postherpetic neuralgia and herpes zoster ophthalmicus in people with herpes zoster, a Vaccine Safety Datalink analysis showed.

Kiltz U, et al. Tolerability and safety of recombinant zoster vaccine in patients with inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases - a prospective longitudinal study over 12 months. Presented ...