Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster

Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster is a focused scientific volume examining the biology, immunity, latency, reactivation, and prevention of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection. VZV is responsible for both chickenpox (varicella) and herpes zoster (shingles), making a clear understanding of its natural history essential to disease prevention.

Published by Springer Verlag GmbH, this book brings together contributions from internationally recognized researchers working on VZV and vaccination. Based on papers presented at a scientific meeting held in Osaka, Japan, in March 1999, the volume provides a snapshot of important developments in VZV research, particularly in molecular biology, immune responses, latent infection, viral reactivation, and vaccination.

About the Book

Varicella-Zoster Virus and Disease

VZV causes two clinically distinct diseases: varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Understanding how the virus establishes infection and persists in the body provides an important foundation for understanding both diseases and developing effective prevention strategies.

Basic and Molecular Biology of VZV

The book examines progress in the basic and molecular biology of varicella-zoster virus. These scientific perspectives help explain the biological characteristics of VZV and provide a foundation for understanding its behavior during primary infection and subsequent stages of viral persistence.

Latent Infection and Viral Reactivation

A central topic is the ability of VZV to establish latent infection and later reactivate. The volume discusses current understanding of the mechanisms involved in viral latency and the factors that influence the transition from latent infection to active disease.

Immune Responses to VZV

The body’s immune response plays a critical role in controlling VZV infection. Contributions in this volume examine immune responses to varicella-zoster virus, providing insight into how immunity interacts with viral persistence, latency, and reactivation.

Vaccination and Disease Prevention

Vaccination is an important strategy for preventing diseases caused by VZV. The book presents research and discussion concerning vaccination against varicella and herpes zoster, including developments and knowledge available at the time regarding vaccine-based prevention.

Research Perspectives on VZV

As a compilation of presentations from researchers specializing in VZV, the book brings together different perspectives on viral biology, immunology, latency, reactivation, and prevention. It can therefore serve as a specialized reference for readers interested in the development of VZV research.

Who Should Use This Book?

Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster may be useful for:

• Virologists and microbiologists
• Immunologists
• Infectious disease researchers
• Vaccine researchers
• Medical researchers
• Clinical microbiologists
• Researchers studying herpesviruses
• Graduate and postgraduate students in virology and immunology
• Healthcare professionals interested in VZV
• Academic researchers studying viral latency and reactivation

Final Thoughts

Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster provides a specialized look at the scientific understanding of varicella-zoster virus, bringing together research on its molecular biology, latent infection, immune responses, reactivation, and vaccination. Although published in 2001 and reflecting research presented in 1999, it remains useful as a historical and scientific reference for understanding the development of VZV research and prevention strategies.

For readers studying VZV biology, herpes zoster, viral latency, antiviral immunity, and vaccination, this volume offers a focused collection of research perspectives from specialists in the field.

Book Information

Title: Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster
Publisher: Springer Verlag GmbH
Publication Date: March 28, 2001
Language: English
Print Length: 185 pages
ISBN-10: 3211835563
ISBN-13: 978-3211835562
Subjects: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Herpes Zoster, Shingles, Chickenpox, Varicella, Virology, Viral Immunology, Viral Latency, Viral Reactivation, VZV Vaccination, Vaccine Research, Infectious Diseases, Herpesviruses, Molecular Virology, Viral Disease Prevention

Immunity to and Prevention of Herpes Zoster offers a focused scientific perspective on VZV biology, immune responses, latency, reactivation, and vaccination against varicella and herpes zoster.