부산대학교 도서관

The are many cases of coincidence of herpes zoster in prei-COVID-19 infection or post-COVID-19 vaccination period and some expert or specialist experiences about increased prevalence of zona in the COVID-19 era that highlights the probability of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine associated immune dysregulation that reactivates latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection. In this comprehensive comparative review we have discussed the various aspects of COVID-19 pandemic-related zona as the peri-COVID or post-vaccine zoster which is considered as one of the most prevalent dermatological adverse reactions in such circumstances and should be diagnosed and managed in the best possible way. By a comparative approach there are many similarities and differences regarding herpes zoster in theses 2 certain conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]