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Herpes zoster and recurrent herpes simplex.

C A Ross

    Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Herpes zoster (shingles) infection was confirmed in 78 patients. Latent herpes simplex virus infection did not affect herpes zoster severity, suggesting different latency mechanisms between the viruses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
    • Recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are common.
    • The relationship between latent HSV and VZV infection is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence of herpes zoster in a general practice population.
    • To determine the serological evidence of active VZV infection.
    • To assess the impact of latent HSV infection on herpes zoster and compare viral latency mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 87 patients diagnosed with herpes zoster over one year.
    • Serological testing for VZV and HSV using complement-fixing (CF) antibodies.

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  • Assessing history of recurrent HSV infections.

    • Main Results:

    • Herpes zoster occurred at a rate of approximately 2.4 per 1,000 population.
    • 90% of patients showed serological evidence of active VZV infection.
    • Latent HSV infection (32% of patients) did not influence herpes zoster severity.
    • CF antibody titres for VZV declined rapidly post-infection, unlike stable HSV titres.

    Conclusions:

    • Latent HSV infection does not prevent or alter the severity of herpes zoster.
    • The distinct patterns of antibody titres suggest differing latency mechanisms for VZV and HSV.