RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook herpes zoster ophthalmicus (redirected fromophthalmic zoster) her·pes zos'ter oph·thal·'mi·cus a herpetic involvement of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve, which may lead to corneal ulceration. ...
QuestionIs there an increased risk of reactivation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) following administration of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) in patients with a history of HZO? FindingsIn this cohort study of 16 408 patients, RZV exposure was associated with increased risk of HZO recurrence...
immunity acquired from the initial infection allows suppression of the virus. However, often in the setting of weakened immunity, the virus may reactivate in the form of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. HZO specifically refers to a reactivated ...