Measurement of melatonin, indole‐dioxygenase, IL‐6, IL‐18, ferritin, CRP, and total homocysteine levels during herpes zoster

The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) increases with age and declining immune function. Increased oxidative stress and inflammatory conditions may cause a negative impact on the immune responses. The present study aimed to assess the levels of oxidative/inflammatory stress biomarkers in HZ patients compared with the controls. This case‐control study included 43 HZ patients and 47 age‐matched controls. Melatonin (MLT), Indole‐dioxygenase (IDO),...