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Herpes Zoster Tanılı Hastaların Demografik ve Klinik Özelliklerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 105 - 110
https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1531437

Abstract

Amaç: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) enfeksiyonları varisella (suçiçeği) ve herpes zoster (HZ) olarak bilinen iki farklı klinik tabloya neden olur. Suçiçeği etkeni olan VZV dorsal kök veya kranial sinir gangliyonlarında latent halde kalır ve hücresel immün sistemin baskılanması sonucu reaktive olur ve HZ’ye yol açar. İleri yaş, stres, eşlik eden enfeksiyonlar, immunsupresif ilaç kullanımı, ek hastalıklar zona için risk faktörleri olarak sayılabilir.
Bu çalışmada hastanemize başvuran HZ'si olan hastalar retrospektif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Herpes zosterin yaş, cinsiyet, mevsim ve aylara göre görülme sıklığının, eşlik eden hastalıkların, komplikasyonların ve verilen tedavilerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya, 1 Aralık 2022 ile 30 Kasım 2023 tarihleri arasında hastanemiz dermatoloji polikliniğine başvuran ve HZ tanısı konulan (ICD10 B02 kodlu) hastalar, hastane otomasyon sistemi kullanılarak dahil edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya 211 hasta dahil edilmiştir. 115’i kadın (%54,50), 96’sı erkek (%45,50) olup kadın/erkek oranı 1,19 olarak saptanmıştır. HZ tanılı hastaların yaş ortalaması 53,38 olarak bulunmuştur. HZ’nin mart (%12,32), ağustos (%11,37) ve nisan (%9,95) ayında, mevsim olarak ise ilkbaharda (%29,86) daha sık görüldüğü saptanmıştır. Hastalığın en fazla tuttuğu vücut bölgesinin gövde (%54,5); en fazla tutuğu dermatomun torakal (%46,4) olduğu görülmüştür. HZ tanılı hastalarda en fazla görülen hastalıklar hipertansiyon (%32,05) ve diabetes mellitus (%12,82) olarak bulunmuştur. Hastalara en sık verilen tedavinin valasiklovir (%47,87) olduğu saptanmıştır. HZ hastalarının 37’sinde (%17,53) postherpetik nevralji (PHN) görüldüğü saptanmıştır.
Sonuç: Yaş ilerledikçe sıklığı artan HZ’nin erken tanınması ve tedavisi ağrıyı, viral yayılımı ve komplikasyonları azaltması açısından önem taşımaktadır. HZ’nin klinik ve demografik verileri açısından geniş çaplı çalışmalara ihtiyaç olduğu gözlenmektedir.

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  • Berlinberg EJ, Kim E, Deiner MS, Patterson C, Porco TC, Acharya NR. Seasonality of herpes zoster and herpes zoster ophthalmicus. J Clin Virol. 2020;126:104306.
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Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster

Year 2024, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 105 - 110
https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1531437

Abstract

Objective: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infections result in two distinct clinical entities: varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (HZ). VZV, the causative agent of chickenpox, remains latent in the dorsal root or cranial nerve ganglia and reactivates due to suppression of the cellular immune system, leading to HZ. Risk factors for HZ include advanced age, stress, concomitant infections, use of immunosuppressive drugs, and comorbid conditions.
This study retrospectively evaluates patients diagnosed with HZ who presented to our hospital. The aim is to determine the frequency of herpes zoster based on age, gender, season, and months, as well as the accompanying diseases, complications, and treatments provided.
Materials and Methods: Patients diagnosed with HZ (ICD10 code B02) who presented to our hospital’s dermatology outpatient clinic between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023, were included in this study using our hospital's automation system.
Results: A total of 211 patients were included in the study, consisting of 115 women (54.50%) and 96 men (45.50%), with a female/male ratio of 1.19. The average age of the patients diagnosed with HZ was found to be 53.38 years. It was observed that HZ occurred more frequently in march (12.32%), august (11.37%), and april (9.95%), and seasonally, it was more common in the spring (29.86%). The most commonly affected body region was the trunk (54.5%), and the most frequently involved dermatome was thoracic (46.4%). The most common comorbidities in patients diagnosed with HZ were hypertension (32.05%) and diabetes mellitus (12.82%). The most frequently administered treatment was valacyclovir (47.87%). Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) was observed in 37 patients (17.53%) with HZ.
Conclusion: As the frequency of HZ increases with age, early recognition and treatment are crucial for reducing pain, viral spread, and complications. There is a need for large-scale studies on the clinical and demographic data of HZ.

Ethical Statement

The study was approved by Bolu AbantI Izzet Baysal University Clinical Researches Ethics University Committee (date: 05.12.2023 and approval number: 2023/413).

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  • Patil A, Goldust M, Wollina U. Herpes Zoster. A Review of Clinical Manifestations and Management. Viruses. 2022;14(2):192.
  • Etgü F. Herpes Zoster tanısıyla takıp edilen hastaların demografik ve klinik özelliklerinin değerlendirilmesi. Ege Tıp Dergisi. 2023;62(3):449-456.
  • Guzman-Holst A, Cervantes-Apolinar MY, Favila JCT, Huerta-Garcia G. Epidemiology of Herpes Zoster in Adults in Mexico: A Retrospective Database Analysis. Infect Dis Ther. 2023;12(1):131-141.
  • Dai YX, Yeh FY, Shen YJ, Tai YH, Huang N, Chang YT, Chen TJ, Li CP, Wu CY. Cigarette smoking and risk of herpes zoster: a population-based cohort study in Taiwan. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021 Oct;46(7):1293-1298.
  • Hayran Y, Akpınar Ü, Yalçın B. Herpes Zoster Tanısıyla Takip Edilen Hastaların Demografik, Klinik ve Laboratuvar Özelliklerinin Değerlendirilmesi. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 2020;53(Ek Sayı 1):33-40.
  • Rosamilia LL. Herpes Zoster Presentation, Management, and Prevention: A Modern Case Based Review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2020;21(1):97-107.
  • van Oorschot D, Vroling H, Bunge E, Diaz-Decaro J, Curran D, Yawn B. A systematic literature review of herpes zoster incidence worldwide. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021;17(6):1714-1732.
  • Acer E, Erdoğan HK, Bulur I, Acar EM. Evaluation of demographic and clinical characteristics of 166 patients with herpes zoster in the Kırşehir region. Turkderm. 2018;52(3):95-99.
  • Zhang Z, Liu X, Suo L, Zhao D, Pan J, Lu L. The incidence of herpes zoster in China: A meta-analysis and evidence quality assessment. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2023;19(2):2228169.
  • Demirci Saadet E, Hasanbeyzade S. Evaluation of the Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Genel Tıp Derg. 2023;33(2):148-153.
  • Küçükçakır O, Aliağaoğlu C, Turan H, et al: Retrospective evaluation of patients with herpes zoster followed up in our department between 1999- 2010. Turkderm 2012;46(4):186-90.
  • Berlinberg EJ, Kim E, Deiner MS, Patterson C, Porco TC, Acharya NR. Seasonality of herpes zoster and herpes zoster ophthalmicus. J Clin Virol. 2020;126:104306.
  • Kelley A. Herpes zoster: A primary care approach to diagnosis and treatment. JAAPA. 2022;35(12):13-18.
  • Johnson RW, Alvarez-Pasquin MJ, Bijl M, Franco E, Gaillat J, Clara JG, Labetoulle M, Michel JP, Naldi L, Sanmarti LS, Weinke T. Herpes zoster epidemiology, management, and disease and economic burden in Europe: a multidisciplinary perspective. Ther Adv Vaccines. 2015;3(4):109-20.
  • Alicino C, Trucchi C, Paganino C, et al: Incidence of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in Italy: Results from a 3-years population-based study. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2017;13(2):399-404.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Dermatology
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Tuna Sezer 0000-0002-6861-2869

Zehra Şafak Ağır Güler 0009-0009-7573-175X

Verdanur Özdemir 0009-0008-9467-1185

Salih Ülger 0009-0006-3576-0001

Taif Mohammed Jawad Jawad 0009-0005-9273-876X

Tuğba Uçar 0009-0009-9753-0086

Gülistan Melda Çalışır 0009-0008-7294-9131

Eda Özkargın 0009-0008-7416-6421

Medine Uysal 0009-0006-9377-1964

Early Pub Date December 19, 2024
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Submission Date August 15, 2024
Acceptance Date November 21, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 13 Issue: 3

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APA Sezer, T., Ağır Güler, Z. Ş., Özdemir, V., Ülger, S., et al. (2024). Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Abant Medical Journal, 13(3), 105-110. https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1531437
AMA Sezer T, Ağır Güler ZŞ, Özdemir V, Ülger S, Jawad Jawad TM, Uçar T, Çalışır GM, Özkargın E, Uysal M. Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Abant Med J. December 2024;13(3):105-110. doi:10.47493/abantmedj.1531437
Chicago Sezer, Tuna, Zehra Şafak Ağır Güler, Verdanur Özdemir, Salih Ülger, Taif Mohammed Jawad Jawad, Tuğba Uçar, Gülistan Melda Çalışır, Eda Özkargın, and Medine Uysal. “Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed With Herpes Zoster”. Abant Medical Journal 13, no. 3 (December 2024): 105-10. https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1531437.
EndNote Sezer T, Ağır Güler ZŞ, Özdemir V, Ülger S, Jawad Jawad TM, Uçar T, Çalışır GM, Özkargın E, Uysal M (December 1, 2024) Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Abant Medical Journal 13 3 105–110.
IEEE T. Sezer, Z. Ş. Ağır Güler, V. Özdemir, S. Ülger, T. M. Jawad Jawad, T. Uçar, G. M. Çalışır, E. Özkargın, and M. Uysal, “Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster”, Abant Med J, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 105–110, 2024, doi: 10.47493/abantmedj.1531437.
ISNAD Sezer, Tuna et al. “Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed With Herpes Zoster”. Abant Medical Journal 13/3 (December 2024), 105-110. https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1531437.
JAMA Sezer T, Ağır Güler ZŞ, Özdemir V, Ülger S, Jawad Jawad TM, Uçar T, Çalışır GM, Özkargın E, Uysal M. Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Abant Med J. 2024;13:105–110.
MLA Sezer, Tuna et al. “Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed With Herpes Zoster”. Abant Medical Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, 2024, pp. 105-10, doi:10.47493/abantmedj.1531437.
Vancouver Sezer T, Ağır Güler ZŞ, Özdemir V, Ülger S, Jawad Jawad TM, Uçar T, Çalışır GM, Özkargın E, Uysal M. Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. Abant Med J. 2024;13(3):105-10.