Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with Herpes Zoster Infection in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A case report and a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV2) pandemic has been an unceasing plight with a wide range of clinical presentations. The direct effects of the virus, increased use of medications, and lifestyle changes have contributed to the vulnerability to co-infections. Fungal and bacterial co-infections led to increased morbidity and mortality during the pandemic. Similarly, the surge of skin signs in conjunction with herpes zoster (HZ) manifestations has been reported. In this study, we pooled the data on the clinical characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 patients co-infected with HZ.

Methodology

Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were extensively searched to identify the relevant studies on HZ infection among the SARS-CoV-2

SUBMITTER: Thada PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9483766 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature