Herpes Zoster Post-COVID-19 Vaccination in Young Adults (Under 35) Case Series
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Keywords
herpes zoster, varicella zoster reactivation, virology, general dermatology, medical dermatology, mRNA vaccine, COVID-19
Abstract
An increasing number of reports have indicated correlation between COVID-19 vaccination and herpes zoster. While these outbreaks may be largely coincidental, the correlation warrants further investigation. Herein, we present 4 cases of herpes zoster in young healthy adults with no known risk factors for varicella virus reactivation. To date, most zoster outbreaks have been in patients above 60 years old. Thus, we believe that these cases point to a need for increased research on the topic.
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