After varicella, the varicella zoster virus (VZV) becomes latent in ganglia along the entire neuraxis; its reactivation can lead to herpes zoster, vasculopathy, myelitis, necrotizing retinitis or ...

Four cases of zoster sine herpete (ZSH) were included in the second group: these patients presented with either radiculitis (n = 2) or meningoencephalitis (n = 2), without cutaneous eruption. The ...

VZV-associated viremia and lymphotropism have been documented during varicella, herpes zoster, PHN and zoster sine herpete, and even in normal healthy adults.

In rare cases, shingles occurs without the characteristic rash – this is known as ‘zoster sine herpete.’ “In such cases”, says Hartmann, “the symptoms can include intense pain and neurological ...

Keywords: herpes zoster, central nervous system, varicella-zoster virus, coagulation function, infection Citation: Yuan Y, Gu J, Liu H, Wang Y, Sun Z, Pan D and Yan Y (2025) Coagulation functions and ...

In rare cases, patients may not develop a rash (zoster sine herpete). Furthermore, a TPI of a local anaesthetic can alleviate pain in both zoster-associated neuralgia and ACNES, potentially ...

A single-center retrospective study in China found a significant association between pain duration and intensity in patients with herpes zoster-related pain.

Zoster sine herpete (ZSH) is a rare form of shingles without a rash. It's difficult to diagnose and treatment requires managing the pain.

Experts call this type of shingles zoster sine herpete (ZSH) or internal shingles, and it requires urgent medical attention. The symptoms are similar to herpes zoster, but internal shingles can lead ...

Previously reported cutaneous atypical herpes zoster presentations include herpes sine herpete (lack of a cutaneous eruption, but associated pain) and bilateral herpes zoster. 6 In patients who are ...

Takeaway Zoster sine herpete, also known as internal shingles, is when you experience symptoms of shingles without a skin rash. Although rare, this condition is often misdiagnosed.

Conclusions: While stroke triggered VZV reactivation in 23% of cases, 7.3% had evidence of zoster sine herpete at the time of their stroke, implying a causal role. We could not distinguish antibodies ...