Herpes zoster and severe acute herpetic neuralgia as a complication of COVID-19 infection
Andrew R. Shors
Abstract
An increasing number of dermatologic manifestations are attributed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). I present a telemedicine case in which a patient developed varicella zoster virus reactivation of the V2 dermatome during the course of COVID-19 infection. In addition, she developed severe acute herpetic neuralgia despite the early initiation of antiviral therapy.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDermatomeCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ComplicationSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDermatologyAntiviral therapyNeuralgiaCoronavirusVirologyVirusDiseaseSurgeryInfectious disease (medical specialty)AnesthesiaNeuropathic painInternal medicineChronic hepatitisOutbreakDermatological and COVID-19 studiesHerpesvirus Infections and TreatmentsAcne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects