Skin manifestations after immunisation with an adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine, Germany, 2020

ConclusionIt may be difficult to distinguish HZ, without a PCR result, from other zoster-like manifestations. In this study, VZV-PCR positive dermatomal eruptions occurring in the first weeks after immunisation with RZV were due to WT VZV, which is not unexpected as HZ is a common disease against which the vaccine is unlikely to provide full protection at this time.

Source: Eurosurveillance - December 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Stefano Orru', Sibylle Bierbaum, Alexander Enk, Hartmut Hengel, Marcus Hoffelner, Daniela Huzly, Brigitte Keller-Stanislawski, Vera Mahler, Maja Mockenhaupt and Doris Oberle Source Type: research