Figure 1: A unilateral vesicular rash in a right-sided T4 dermatomal distribution. controlled
trials involving 692 patients showed a relative risk of postherpetic neuralgia at 1 month …

Aim of the study An observational study with valaciclovir was conducted to assess clinical
outcome in herpes zoster, especially pain and associated neurological signs and symptoms …

Primary infection with varicella–zoster virus (VZV) results in chickenpox, characterized by
viremia with a diffuse rash and seeding of multiple sensory ganglia, where the virus …

2. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) due to reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) PHN is the
most common long-term complication of VZV reactivation. The two most accepted risk factors …

Postherpetic neuralgia is a common neuropathic pain syndrome caused by herpes zoster
virus, a reactivation of a dormant varicella zoster virus in the dorsal root ganglia or cranial …

Zoster is a localised, generally painful cutaneous eruption that occurs most frequently
among older adults and immunocompromised persons. It is caused by reactivation of latent …

We have analysed zoster‐associated pain treated with valaciclovir (VCV) in
immunocompetent patients with acute herpes zoster over 6 months, and evaluated the …

Baseline and follow-up data from 4 samples of immunocompetent patients with herpes
zoster who participated in clinical trials of the antiviral agent famciclovir were examined (N …

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a common ocular emergency caused by reactivation of
the varicella zoster virus (VZV), leading to vesicular rash eruption in the ophthalmic division …

Aims: This study compares the efficacy and safety of valacyclovir and famciclovir for treating
the pain of acute herpes zoster and the occurrence and pain of postherpetic neuralgia …