Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
A Hidden Dilemma; Post COVID-19 First Detection of Varicella zoster M4 Genotype from Pakistan
CONCLUSION: A significant rise in chickenpox cases detected soon after COVID-19 in Pakistan, and oscillation of different VZV genotypes with first time detection of M4 genotype is an alarming situation. This demands further detailed genotypic studies on transmission dynamics of a rare M4 with other genotypes to protect the local population and restrict spread in other regions.PMID:38428628 | DOI:10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107162 (Source: Acta Tropica)
Source: Acta Tropica - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Saba Hanif Sarah Johnson Maryam Siddique Muhammad Salman Muhammad Suleman Rana Shawana Sharif Rani Faryal Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Genetic causal association between varicella-zoster virus infection and psychiatric disorders: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization study
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide compelling evidence of a causal effect of chickenpox on the risk of BD. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of this association and its underlying mechanisms, additional research is needed. Such investigations are pivotal in identifying effective interventions for promoting BD prevention.PMID:38428645 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114927 (Source: Behavioural Brain Research)
Source: Behavioural Brain Research - March 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Bo Yan Pan Liao Conglin Wang Zhaoli Han Fangyuan Cheng Ping Lei Source Type: research
Genetic causal association between varicella-zoster virus infection and psychiatric disorders: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization study
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide compelling evidence of a causal effect of chickenpox on the risk of BD. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of this association and its underlying mechanisms, additional research is needed. Such investigations are pivotal in identifying effective interventions for promoting BD prevention.PMID:38428645 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114927 (Source: Brain Research)
Source: Brain Research - March 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Bo Yan Pan Liao Conglin Wang Zhaoli Han Fangyuan Cheng Ping Lei Source Type: research
A Hidden Dilemma; Post COVID-19 First Detection of Varicella zoster M4 Genotype from Pakistan
CONCLUSION: A significant rise in chickenpox cases detected soon after COVID-19 in Pakistan, and oscillation of different VZV genotypes with first time detection of M4 genotype is an alarming situation. This demands further detailed genotypic studies on transmission dynamics of a rare M4 with other genotypes to protect the local population and restrict spread in other regions.PMID:38428628 | DOI:10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107162 (Source: Acta Tropica)
Source: Acta Tropica - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Saba Hanif Sarah Johnson Maryam Siddique Muhammad Salman Muhammad Suleman Rana Shawana Sharif Rani Faryal Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox.PMID:38426240 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.9.2300355 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - March 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz Aneta Trochonowicz Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Burden of chickenpox complications in Poland, 2006 to 2021: A comprehensive registry-based study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the implementation of a universal chickenpox immunisation programme, supported by health education, should be considered to reduce the number of hospitalisations and nearly eliminate deaths because of chickenpox. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - February 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rafa ł Halik, Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz, Aneta Trochonowicz and Swavik Dittmer Source Type: research
Herpes Zoster Recurrence: A Narrative Review of the Literature
DISCUSSION: Our review underlines that following an initial HZ episode, individuals remain at risk of HZ recurrence, adding to the disease burden in a population. As HZ is preventable by vaccination, national HZ vaccination recommendations should include the need for and timing of vaccination in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals who have a history of HZ.PMID:38416279 | DOI:10.1007/s13555-024-01101-7 (Source: Herpes)
Source: Herpes - February 28, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Raunak Parikh O'Mareen Spence Nikolaos Giannelos Iain Kaan Source Type: research
Herpes Zoster Recurrence: A Narrative Review of the Literature
DiscussionOur review underlines that following an initial HZ episode, individuals remain at risk of HZ recurrence, adding to the disease burden in a population. As HZ is preventable by vaccination, national HZ vaccination recommendations should include the need for and timing of vaccination in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals who have a history of HZ. (Source: Dermatology and Therapy)
Source: Dermatology and Therapy - February 28, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A Rare Case of Varicella-Zoster Virus Meningitis With High Intracranial Pressure in an Immunocompetent Adult
Cureus. 2024 Jan 17;16(1):e52437. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52437. eCollection 2024 Jan.ABSTRACTVaricella-zoster virus (VZV) is an alphaherpesvirus causing varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster. While varicella typically presents with a vesicular rash, latent VZV may reactivate within the sensory ganglia causing shingles, characterized by painful vesicular rash, which may lead to neurologic complications such as aseptic meningitis. This case explores an atypical presentation in an immunocompetent young man with VZV meningitis lacking the characteristic skin rash but featuring elevated intracranial pressure. A literature revie...
Source: Herpes - February 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Awad Al Harbi Jameelah Saeedi Enas Almowalad Razan Alahmari Hana A Alzuabi Leenah Almanea AlAnoud AlAbdulhadi Source Type: research
