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Incidence of Herpes Zoster Infection (Shingles) Among Adults Living With and Without HIV in British Columbia, Canada : A Population-based Study
Dias Lima, Viviane; Hussain, Saarah Sofia; Yan, Jintong; Copp, Esther; Hull, Mark; Budu, Michael; Duailibe, Felipe; Trigg, Jason; Leung, Victor; Phillips, Peter; Guillemi, Silvia; Hogg, Robert S.; Montaner, Julio S.G.
2026-03-10
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Herpes zoster (HZ) incidence is elevated among immunocompromised populations, including people living with HIV (PLWH). We evaluated HZ incidence, associated risk factors, recurrence, and postvaccination HZ occurrence among PLWH compared with people living without HIV (PLWoH) in British Columbia, Canada. PLWH remain at increased risk of HZ and recurrence, especially if younger or immunosuppressed. Vaccination was associated with a lower HZ risk supporting expanded access to recombinant zoster vaccination for immunocompromised adults irrespective of age.