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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Herpes zoster (HZ) is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system.
  • The interplay between HZ and HIV infection requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the interaction between Herpes zoster and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
  • To determine the incidence of HIV seropositivity in Herpes zoster patients.
  • To assess the prevalence of Herpes zoster in HIV-positive individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 120 Herpes zoster cases.
  • Analysis of 157 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases.
  • Evaluation of HIV seropositivity and Herpes zoster incidence.

Main Results:

  • HIV seropositivity was found in 22.5% of Herpes zoster cases without AIDS-defining conditions.
  • Herpes zoster occurred in 17.2% of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases.
  • Most co-infected individuals were in the 21-30 age group, with thoracic dermatomal involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Herpes zoster may serve as an indicator for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, particularly in sexually active adults.
  • No severe complications or progression to symptomatic HIV disease were observed in the studied cohort.
  • Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of this interaction.