Purpose: To determine the true etiology of cases putative recurrent shingles referred to a dermatology clinic. Methods: A prospective cohort study patients aged 15-87 years with reported herpes zoster was conducted. Vesicular fluid and serology for simplex 1, 2, varicella virus immunoglobulins were obtained from presenting vesicles. Biopsies ambiguous presentations. Results: 44 (56%) had eviden...

Vaccination of healthy children against varicella using the live attenuated Oka vaccine has been available in Japan and south Korea for several years. In 1996, a programme of universal vaccination of children to prevent varicella was introduced in the USA and other countries, including Canada, Germany, and Sweden, have licensed the vaccine for use in healthy children. This article reviews the o...

Emeriti Week will again be celebrated during the second week of February, with the annual recognition by the Academic Senate set for Tuesday, February 13. This observance marks the 23rd anniversary of the founding of the Emeriti Association and the 19th annual Emeriti Week. The Academic Senate meeting on February 13 will be followed by the traditional Emeriti Association reception. However, bec...