Herpes Zoster Co-Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient With COVID-19
Ahmed Saati, Faisal Al-Husayni, Afnan A Malibari, Anas A Bogari, Maher Alharbi
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a broad spectrum of manifestations. A variety of dermatological manifestations were described. We present a case of an immunocompetent middle-aged man who presented with novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and later developed herpes zoster (HZ). The case highlights the possibility of COVID-19-related HZ. The highest infection control measures must be abided when managing patients with cutaneous complaints until COVID-19 is ruled out.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusVirologyDermatologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakPathologyHerpesvirus Infections and TreatmentsDermatological and COVID-19 studiesAcne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects