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

Charussri Leeyaphan Pattriya Jirawattanadon Sumanas Bunyaratavej Waratchaya Panjapakkul Thrit Hutachoke Yanisorn Nanchaipruek Phumithep Phumariyapong

Published in: Dermatology research and practice (2023)

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.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
primary care