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T J Liesegang1

  • 1Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA. tliesegang@mayo.edu

Cornea
|September 16, 1999
PubMed
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections, including shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, are better understood, with improved treatment options. However, severe VZV cases still require more effective therapies.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and shingles.
  • Understanding VZV latency and epidemiology has advanced.
  • Clinical manifestations correlate with pathological changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review epidemiology, biology, and clinical features of VZV.
  • Discuss systemic and ocular manifestations of VZV.
  • Evaluate treatment strategies for VZV and postherpetic neuralgia.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search.
  • Review of author's clinical experience with VZV patients.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for varicella and herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

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Main Results:

  • Increased knowledge of VZV biology, latency, and epidemiology.
  • Correlation between clinical features and pathological changes established.
  • Antiviral therapy and corticosteroids offer treatment options.
  • Varicella vaccine shows encouraging initial results.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced understanding of VZV improves infection management.
  • Effective treatments for severe VZV forms remain a challenge.
  • Further research is needed for comprehensive VZV therapy.