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World J Virol. Sep 25, 2026; 15(3): 121081
Published online Sep 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.121081
Published online Sep 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.121081
Table 4 Adjusted odds ratio for herpes zoster in inflammatory bowel disease by therapy and disease type
| Drug | IBD | UC | CD |
| Aminosalicylates[11,14,21] (baseline reference) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Budesonide[16] | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Systemic steroids[11,21,21] (dose dependent) | 1.7–2.0 | 1.6-1.9 | 1.8-2.1 |
| Thiopurines[10,11,21,22,31] | 1.8-2.2 | 1.6-2.0 | 2.0-2.4 |
| Anti-TNF monotherapy[17,31] | 1.5-1.8 | 1.4-1.7 | 1.6-1.9 |
| Anti-TNF and thiopurine[17,31] (synergistic effect) | 3.0-3.5 | 2.6-3.2 | 3.3-4.0 |
| Vedolizumab[26,27] | 0.9-1.1 | 0.9-1.0 | 1.0-1.1 |
| Tofacitinib (5 mg)[25,26] | 2.5-3.0 | 2.5-3.5 | 2.0-3.0 |
| Tofacitinib (10 mg)[26,27] (highest risk in UC) | 3.5-4.5 | 4.5-6.5 | 3.0-4.0 |
| Other JAK inhibitors[26,27] (data from RA trials) | 3.0-5.0 | 3.5-6.0 | 2.5-4.5 |
- Citation: Manrai M, Pachisia AV, Jha AA, Shukla R, Hande V, Thareja S. Herpes zoster vaccination in inflammatory bowel disease: Evidence, guidelines, and reality. World J Virol 2026; 15(3): 121081
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v15/i3/121081.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.121081