Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

We next examined the prevalence of Ramsay Hunt syndrome or zoster sine herpete (VZV-induced facial paralysis) in relation to patient age. The prevalence of VZV-induced facial paralysis in 6- to 15 ...

In a recent study, the severity and duration of pain was worse in patients with zoster sine herpete (ZSH) than in those with herpes zoster (HZ). And patients with ZSH used more opioids.

Regarding the laboratory tests explained in the article, the importance of varicella zoster virus (VZV ... such as “herpes sine herpete,” where the typical blisters are lacking, or in zoster ...

Previous studies have indicated that reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) might be associated with relapse in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sotelo et al. examined patients ...

Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2005;24(2):97-101. In conclusion, this study indicates that VZV reactivation is an important cause of acute peripheral facial paralysis in children, especially those 6-15 ...

She also specializes in professional staff development. Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into blisters that ...