Hospitalisation for herpes zoster in people with and without diabetes: A 10-year-observational study

Herpes zoster (HZ), more commonly known as shingles, is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. From the epidemiological point of view, it is estimated that up to one in three people in the US will develop shingles in their lifetime [1]. Most of these cases are self-limited and can be managed out patiently, but severe cases can lead to hospitalisation. More severe rashes, particularly those that affect the face or the eyes, may be accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue and require hospitalisation [2].

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - March 7, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Carlo B. Giorda, Roberta Picariello, Barbara Tartaglino, Elisa Nada, Francesco Romeo, Giuseppe Costa, Roberto Gnavi Source Type: research