The varicella zoster virus (VZV), an infectious virus from the herpes virus family, is primarily known to cause varicella in ...

When a 60-year-old woman with severe abdominal pain shows positive Carnett’s and pinch signs, physicians suspect ACNES — but ...

Considering taking supplements to treat herpes zoster shingles? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of herpes zoster shingles. Follow the links to read ...

CNS infection by herpesviruses, including VZV, may contribute to the progression of dementia. Vaccination can help.

—A quality improvement project assessed and improved pneumococcal and zoster vaccination rates in veterans with chronic inflammatory diseases on biologics using multiple interventional strategies.

A study by Strangfeld et al. adds specificity by showing a moderately increased risk of herpes zoster in patients receiving anti-TNF antibody treatment, and raises the question of whether live ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

Researchers observed a rise in adult central nervous system (CNS) infections, primarily aseptic meningitis caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), post-2019. The researchers highlighted the ...