Epidemiological study of herpes zoster in a tertiary care hospital

Baghel, Nekram; Awasthi, Sankalp; Kumar, Satwant

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“…Different studies reported different sero positivity of HIV in chickenpox patients during their studies. Baghel N et al, reported 33.6 % HIV positivity whereas Laxmisha C et al, reported 35 % HIV positivity in chickenpox patients 4 . Again there is various evidence of persistent of VZV DNA in immune cells either with HIV sero positive or negative 5 .…”

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Chickenpox, Traditional Inhibition and Treatment Neglecting - A Study in Assam, India

Malakar¹,

Manjit²,

Jaiswal³

et al. 2019

Int Res J Pharm

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Chickenpox is the viral disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). The chickenpox patients represent mainly fever, maculopapular vesicular rash with headache, body ache, fatigue, irritability etc. As this disease spread by air droplet and skin/blister contacts the disease spread very quickly and easily. Our study tried to check epidemiology, encourage for medical treatment and full awareness for chickenpox. After awareness meeting blood samples were collected and obtained serum from different affected districts of Assam. Blood samples were tested for VZV. The results showed that all age groups and both sexes were affected. 49.12 % female and 50.88 % male were affected, and all were without immunization. Maximum cases were reported in the month of December followed by May. Traditional believes; quack preferences, Communication routes, living behavior etc were the main cause found during our study. Awareness meetings were organized in the affected areas. Patients were convinced for medical treatment after awareness and special counseling. To control the disease govt., NGOs, Organizations etc must take necessary steps for immunization, living standard including water, road, education etc., routine counseling and awareness.

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Chickenpox, Traditional Inhibition and Treatment Neglecting - A Study in Assam, India

Malakar¹,

Manjit²,

Jaiswal³

et al. 2019

Int Res J Pharm

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“…Naturally it occurs only in humans. 2 Wider use of varicella vaccination leads to reduced prevalence of varicella. 3 It results in reduced chances of periodic re-exposure to varicella.…”

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A clinicoepidemiological study of herpes zoster in a tertiary care institute

Ramesh

Priya

2020

Int J Res Dermatol

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Background: Herpes zoster which is also known as shingles, caused by reactivation of latent Varicella-zoster virus from the dorsal root ganglion. Although it is usually self-limiting in healthy adults, immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of developing severe or visceral or disseminated cutaneous involvement. The study aimed to analyse the clinical patterns and epidemiological factors of herpes zoster.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and conducted for 1 year. A total number of 100 patients with herpes zoster attending our dermatology outpatient department (OPD) were included in this study. A detailed epidemiological, clinical history and a complete dermatological examination were performed. Tzanck smear was done whenever necessary.Results: Out of 100 patients with herpes zoster, 64% were males and 36% were females. The age group varied from 20-80 years. The most commonly affected age group was 41-50 years. Thoracic dermatome was most commonly affected by 48%, followed by lumbar dermatome. In the total study population, left side dermatomal affection (55%) was more than the right side. Most of the patients presented with pricking type of pain.Conclusions: Herpes zoster can affect any age group with a higher incidence in elderly patients and immunocompromised individuals. Early recognition and treatment with antivirals within 72 hours of rash onset has shown a reduction in severity, complications, and postherpetic neuralgia.

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Vaccination in Older Adults: An Underutilized Opportunity to Promote Healthy Aging in India

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Over the last 50 years, the Indian population aged 50 years and above (older adults) has quadrupled and is expected to comprise 404 million people in 2036, representing 27% of the country’s projected population. Consequently, the contribution of chronic disease to older adults’ total burden of diseases in India is likely to escalate. Disease burden is notably amplified by immunosenescence, a deterioration of the immune system that develops with age, leading to increasing susceptibility to infectious diseases and other comorbidities. Older adults with infectious diseases have a higher incidence and likelihood of life-threatening comorbidities such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, stroke, myocardial infarction, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. Therefore, immunization of older adults through vaccination might greatly reduce the burden imposed by vaccine preventable infectious diseases in this population. Here, we review evidence relevant to the disease burden among adults aged ≥ 50 years in India, and existing vaccination recommendations. Furthermore, we suggest a set of routine vaccinations for healthy older adults in India. There is a clear mandate to recognize the contributions of older adults to society and embrace strategies promoting healthy aging, which is described by the World Health Organization as the process of developing and maintaining functional ability and well-being in older age. Increasing vaccination awareness and coverage among older adults is an important step in that direction for India.

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Epidemiological study of herpes zoster in a tertiary care hospital

Cited by 3 publications

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Chickenpox, Traditional Inhibition and Treatment Neglecting - A Study in Assam, India

Chickenpox, Traditional Inhibition and Treatment Neglecting - A Study in Assam, India

A clinicoepidemiological study of herpes zoster in a tertiary care institute

Vaccination in Older Adults: An Underutilized Opportunity to Promote Healthy Aging in India

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