Epidemiological Study of Herpes Zoster in Division of Dermatology, Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hospital, Since 2016 to 2024

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To assess the epidemiological aspects of herpes zoster cases at a specific hospital over eight years.
Analyzed herpes zoster cases from 2016 to 2024 in a hospital setting.
Sample size included 1001 cases, with demographic details recorded.
Examined incidence trends, comorbidities, and effects of vaccination.
Yearly incidence rose until 2019, then decreased in 2020, with a gradual increase thereafter.
Proportion of atomic bomb survivors among patients decreased from 23.8% in 2016 to 16.0% in 2024.
Average healing duration was 82.8 days, with increased postherpetic neuralgia rates for older adults.

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Epidemiological study investigates herpes zoster trends in a hospital setting, highlighting key demographics and outcomes.

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SHUKUWA et al. (2026) studied this question.

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