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- Different skin signs and presentations have been observed in COVID-19 patients, including those related to the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
- Varicella (chickenpox) is the initial manifestation of VZV, leading to a widespread vesicular rash, while herpes zoster (shingles) can occur later in life due to the reactivation of the virus.
- A case is reported involving a 44-year-old man who developed herpes zoster as a complication after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Article Abstract
Different skin presentations and patterns of cutaneous signs were reported in COVID19 patients. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection is responsible for two very common skin conditions. Varicella (chickenpox) is the initial presentation for infection with VZV and is characterized by a diffuse vesicular rash. It is after this initial attack, that VZV remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia before reactivating to present as herpes zoster (HZ) in middle age groups. Cutaneous skin findings remain to be emerging every day as a marker or a complication of COVID 19. We report a case of HZ complication in a 44 years old COVID 19 positive male.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2020.1782823 | DOI Listing |
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