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The study aims to estimate the costs associated with managing herpes zoster and its complications in Vietnam.

April 19, 2026Infectious Diseases and Therapy0 citationsOpen Access

Estimation of Costs Related to the Management of Herpes Zoster and its Complications in Vietnam: A Medical Chart Review

NANurilign Ahmed VNVan Hung Nguyen APAnh C. Pham

Key Points

The study aims to estimate the costs associated with managing herpes zoster and its complications in Vietnam.
Conducted a medical chart review
Assessed the impact of older age and comorbidities on costs
Analyzed hospitalization data
Identified key cost drivers in management
Older age, comorbidities, and hospitalization significantly increase management costs
Introduction of new management options could reduce economic burden
Findings support improved decision-making for herpes zoster prevention.

Abstract

HZ and its complications impose a significant burden on patients and the private healthcare sector in Vietnam. Older age, comorbidities, immunodeficiency, and hospitalization were identified as key cost drivers in HZ management. The findings reflect the importance of introducing new management options to reduce the economic burden of HZ, and could support decision-making related to HZ prevention.

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