Herpes Zoster after COVID-19 Infection or Vaccination: A Prospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Dermatology Clinic

CONCLUSIONS: HZ after COVID-19 vaccination is more frequently observed in females, while HZ after COVID-19 infection tends to occur in younger patients. Disseminated HZ is more common in patients recently vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination or infection may trigger recurrent HZ infection.PMID:38188702 | PMC:PMC10771922 | DOI:10.1155/2023/2206498

Source: Dermatology Research and Practice - January 8, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Charussri Leeyaphan Pattriya Jirawattanadon Sumanas Bunyaratavej Waratchaya Panjapakkul Thrit Hutachoke Yanisorn Nanchaipruek Phumithep Phumariyapong Source Type: research