Varicella Zoster Reactivation Causing Acute Retinal Necrosis following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination in a Young Immunocompetent Man.

Tiffany LoShivesh VarmaAndrew ShawKira Michalova

Published in: Ocular immunology and inflammation (2022)

This case illustrates the possible association between COVID-19 vaccination and potentially blinding VZV reactivation. Therefore, prompt ophthalmic assessment is recommended in patients with visual disturbance following COVID-19 vaccination.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
liver failure
intensive care unit
hepatitis b virus
optic nerve