Disseminated Herpes Zoster During COVID-19. Issue 2 (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Voisin, Olivier; Deluca, Nina; Mahé, Annabelle; Lelorc'h, Erwan; Hubert, Sidonie; Ménage, Elodie; Borie, Marie-Françoise; Azria, Philippe; Fite, Charlotte; Pilmis, Benoit; Mourad, Jean-Jacques
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in clinical practice. Volume 29:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- SARS-CoV-2 -- varicella-zoster virus -- VZV -- chickenpox -- herpes zoster; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1097/IPC.0000000000000971
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1056-9103

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, a variety of dermatological conditions were reported by physicians. Given the context, these lesions have been labeled as secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection. We report the case of a recurrence of herpes zoster in a patient hospitalized with an SARS-CoV-2 infection. The rash occurred on the 15th day of hospitalization while the patient was recovering from a severe form. Local swab showed the presence of varicella-zoster virus within the vesicles. Dermatological symptoms secondary to COVID-19 have been frequently described. This is the first case that demonstrates the recurrence of herpes zoster during a SARS-CoV-2 infection.