Advances in epidemiological researches of Herpes zoster / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology
;
(12): 948-953, 2016.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-506438
ABSTRACT
Herpes zoster ( HZ, also known as shingles) , caused by reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus ( VZV) , is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a limited area. Elderly individuals older than fifty years of age are at increased risk of contracting HZ. In China, HZ becomes a significant health burden along with population aging. The virological characteristics, clinical di-agnosis, epidemiological characteristics of HZ are summarized in this review. Moreover, the burden of HZ, risk factors as well as the prevention and control of HZ are also discussed.
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Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology
Year:
2016
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Article
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