Herpes zoster in inflammatory bowel disease: pathogenesis, therapy-related risks, and prevention strategies
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition characterized by inherent immune dysregulation, which is further compounded by immunosuppressive therapies. Patients with IBD face a 1.5- to 1.7-fold elevated risk of herpes zoster (HZ), often at a younger age, with immunosuppression as the primar...