[The clinical and epidemic characteristics of shingles (herpes zoster) and its prevention with vaccines]

Ter Arkh. 2013;85(11):130-3.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The review gives data on the clinical manifestations, complications, and epidemiological characteristics of herpes zoster. It discusses prospects for and foreign experience with vaccination against chickenpox and exacerbations of herpes zoster.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Global Health
  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine / therapeutic use*
  • Herpes Zoster* / epidemiology
  • Herpes Zoster* / prevention & control
  • Herpes Zoster* / virology
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Vaccination / methods*

Substances

  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine