Article
Infectious Diseases
C. S. van Dam, I Lede, J. Schaar, M. Al-Dulaimy, R. Rosken, M. Smits
Summary: COVID-19 can present with skin manifestations, including reactivation of herpes zoster. Vaccination may lead to transient lymphocytopenia, similar to that seen in COVID-19 disease. Further evaluation is needed to determine the relationship between COVID-19, COVID vaccines, and herpes zoster.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Desmond Curran, T. Mark Doherty, Nicolas Lecrenier, Thomas Breuer
Summary: Populations are ageing worldwide, putting pressure on healthcare budgets. Vaccination can help prevent diseases in older adults and promote healthy ageing. Herpes zoster (HZ) and its complications can cause severe pain and health problems. Vaccines to prevent HZ can reduce disease burden, maintain functioning and quality of life, supporting healthy ageing.
Article
Ophthalmology
Samir Jabbour, Nakul S. Shekhawat, Ariel Chen, Fasika A. Woreta
Summary: This case report describes a 78-year-old woman who developed herpes zoster ophthalmicus reactivation following recombinant zoster vaccination. The patient presented with corneal thinning, decreased visual acuity, and stromal keratitis with ulceration. Treatment included antiviral medication, topical antibiotic ointment, and amniotic membrane ring placement. Ophthalmologists should be cautious of potential risks of zoster vaccination in patients with a history of HZO.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pierre-Olivier Lang, Richard Aspinall
Summary: Current vaccination policy in high-income countries is aimed at countering the decline in cell-mediated immunity to varicella zoster virus. This review discusses the effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and precautions of using the live attenuated HZ vaccine and the recently approved recombinant HZ vaccine especially for older adults.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Ruth Harbecke, Jeffrey Cohen, Michael N. Oxman
Summary: Herpes zoster is a common virus that affects many people, and vaccines for preventing HZ and PHN are important for older adults. Clinical trials and real-world studies have shown that the vaccines are safe and effective in preventing these conditions.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Katia J. Bruxvoort, Lei Qian, Jun Wu, Ana Florea, Bradley Ackerson, Lina S. Sy, Leticia Vega Daily, Harpreet Takhar, Hung Fu Tseng
Summary: This cohort study found no significant difference in the risk of herpes zoster (HZ) between individuals who received the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) with concomitant vaccination and those without, supporting the recommendation of concomitant administration of RZV with other vaccines.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lucas Guillo, Christian Rabaud, Ernest H. Choy, Ferdinando D'Amico, Silvio Danese, Siew C. Ng, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet
Summary: This review discusses the risk of shingles in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases and provides information on available vaccines and their efficacy and safety profiles. Although the recombinant zoster vaccine may offer greater efficacy and long-term protection compared to the live zoster vaccine, the specific use of vaccines in clinical practice remains unclear.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sylvain Chawki, Ana-Maria Vilcu, Cindy Etienne, Flora Finet, Thierry Blanchon, Cecile Souty, Thomas Hanslik
Summary: Drug-induced immunosuppression increases the risk of complicated herpes zoster and leads to longer-lasting post-herpetic neuralgia.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Alberto Sanchez-Mellado, Luis Alcaraz-Clemente, Marina Rodriguez-Calvo-de-Mora, Jose-Maria Sanchez-Gonzalez, Santiago Ortiz-Perez, Carlos Rocha-de-Lossada
Summary: There are two authorized vaccines for herpes zoster (HZ), Zostavax and Shingrix, which have proven to be safe and effective. Ophthalmologists play an important role in advocating for vaccination against HZ due to their work with vision-threatening complications. A survey was conducted among Spanish ophthalmologists to assess their knowledge of the available vaccines and it revealed lack of awareness and low rates of vaccination recommendation. It is crucial for ophthalmologists to take an active role in HZ prevention due to the consequences of the disease and the availability of effective vaccines.
Review
Immunology
Abhigan Babu Shrestha, Tungki Pratama Umar, Yasmine Adel Mohammed, Manjil Aryal, Sajina Shrestha, Unnat Hamal Sapkota, Lukash Adhikari, Shumneva Shrestha
Summary: Herpes Zoster (HZ) is the reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection, commonly occurring in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with diabetes, COPD, asthma, etc. Asthma patients, due to impaired immune response, are more susceptible to HZ infection. Vaccination is the key to prevent HZ, and FDA recommends the use of Shingrix vaccine, especially for individuals aged 50 and above and those with compromised immune system.
IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Virology
Vincent Guiraud, Henri Thevenet, David Boutolleau
Summary: This study demonstrates that varicella zoster virus DNA can commonly be detected in the blood of immunocompromised patients during the prodromal phase of herpes zoster. Early screening of VZV DNA in the blood of high-risk immunocompromised patients may improve the therapeutic management of herpes zoster.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yasutaka Kuniyoshi, Haruka Tokutake, Natsuki Takahashi, Azusa Kamura, Sumie Yasuda, Makoto Tashiro
Summary: The study aimed to identify trends in hospitalizations associated with herpes zoster before and after the implementation of routine varicella vaccination program in Japan using nationally representative data. The findings showed no increase in hospitalizations for herpes zoster post-vaccination implementation, and the hospitalization rates did not rise in different age groups.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Marco Krasselt, Ulf Wagner, Olga Seifert
Summary: Vaccination rates against influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and herpes zoster are low in AIIRD patients in Germany. Efforts are needed to increase vaccination coverage.
Article
Immunology
Thomas Ricks, Mallory J. Trent, C. Raina MacIntyre
Summary: This study examines the HZ vaccine coverage among older Australians in Australia and identifies potential barriers to vaccination. The study found that only 32% of adults aged 65 and over in the sample reported being vaccinated for HZ, and vaccination rates increased with age. Those who received other immunizations were more likely to have received the HZ vaccine, while daily smokers and those with vaccine distrust were less likely to be vaccinated against HZ.
Review
Dermatology
Luca Potestio, Matteo Megna, Alessia Villani, Sara Cacciapuoti, Massimiliano Scalvenzi, Fabrizio Martora
Summary: COVID-19 has caused a global health crisis and revolutionized every aspect of human life. Vaccines have been the most important measure to reduce the transmission and severity of the virus. The vaccination campaign has been successful, but monitoring and addressing vaccine-related adverse events are crucial. Various cutaneous reactions, including viral reactivations, have been reported, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and accurate treatment.
CLINICAL COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pathology
Andreanne Gagne, Etienne Racine, Michele Orain, Salma Meziou, Serge Simard, Christian Couture, Sylvain Page, Sylvain Trahan, Paula Ugalde, Yves Lacasse, David Joubert, Philippe Joubert
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Etienne Racine, Paul Charbonneau, Mihai Ghizaru, Amelie Bouchat, Piotr K. Smolarkiewicz
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2011)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Etienne Racine, Alessandra Buonanno, Larry Kidder
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Yi Pan, Alessandra Buonanno, Ryuichi Fujita, Etienne Racine, Hideyuki Tagoshi
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
P. Beaudoin, P. Charbonneau, E. Racine, P. K. Smolarkiewicz
Article
Immunology
Chantal Sauvageau, Vladimir Gilca, Robine Donken, Shu Yu Fan, Gina Ogilvie, Simon Dobson
Article
Immunology
Marilou Kiely, Nicole Boulianne, Denis Talbot, Manale Ouakki, Maryse Guay, Monique Landry, Chantal Sauvageau, Gaston De Serres
Article
Immunology
Shainoor J. Ismail, Kendra Hardy, Matthew C. Tunis, Kelsey Young, Nadine Sicard, Caroline Quach
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shainoor J. Ismail, Matthew C. Tunis, Linlu Zhao, Caroline Quach
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted social inequities in addition to biological inequities. Merely identifying some inequities without understanding all of them can lead to harmful misrepresentations. Interventions to address inequities should be as diverse as the populations experiencing them.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marie-Eve Dubuis, Etienne Racine, Jonathan M. Vyskocil, Nathalie Turgeon, Christophe Tremblay, Esperance Mukawera, Guy Boivin, Nathalie Grandvaux, Caroline Duchaine
Summary: This study found that ozone has a virucidal effect on airborne influenza A, but not on RSV. By simulating exposure to the viruses under different conditions in a laboratory setting, important insights were provided for controlling nosocomial influenza A outbreaks.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Etienne Racine, Guy Boivin, Yves Longtin, Deirdre McCormack, Helene Decaluwe, Patrice Savard, Matthew P. Cheng, Marie-Eve Hamelin, Julie Carbonneau, Fazia Tadount, Kelsey Adams, Benoite Bourdin, Sabryna Nantel, Vladimir Gilca, Jacques Corbeil, Gaston De Serres, Caroline Quach-Thanh
Summary: Among unvaccinated healthcare workers, reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 following a primary infection remained rare. The duration of seropositivity was significantly longer in symptomatic individuals compared to asymptomatic ones.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Yossi Febriani, Thowiba Mansour, Manish Sadarangani, Marina Ulanova, Kyle Amaral, Scott A. Halperin, Gaston De Serres, Etienne Racine, Nicholas Brousseau
Summary: This study compared the immune response of children whose mothers received the pertussis vaccine (Tdap) with different vaccine schedules. The results suggest that the infant vaccination schedule may influence maternal Tdap vaccine interference.