Decreasing incidence of herpes zoster in the highly active antiretroviral therapy era.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
We evaluated the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected subjects. The annual incidence of HZ per 100 person-years decreased significantly from 6.3 episodes in 1987 to 1.0 episode in 2011, probably reflecting improved immune function.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Retroviral Agents
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- HIV Infections
- Herpes Zoster