Seroprevalence of varicella-zoster virus among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Seroprevalence of varicella-zoster virus among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Background: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the cause of cutaneous herpes zoster (Shingles). Once acquired, it develops a lifelong latency. The risk factors for reactivation of latent infection include diabetes mellitus, older age group, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. While 66.3%...

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Main Authors: Mufutau Muphy Oripelaye, Fatai Olatunde Olanrewaju, Atinuke Arinola Ajani, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Ademola Olusegun Enitan, Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
Subjects:
human immunodeficiency virus
nigeria
seroprevalence
shingles
varicella zoster virus
Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2024;volume=21;issue=1;spage=14;epage=19;aulast=Oripelaye

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