Mayuko Yamamoto, Misaki Kase, H. Sano, R. Kamijima, S. Sano
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation was reportedly the most frequent cutaneous reaction in men after administration of mRNA COVID‐19 vaccines, especially BNT162b2.
Abstract
Since the campaign of vaccination against COVID‐19 was started, a wide variety of cutaneous adverse effects after vaccination has been documented worldwide. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation was reportedly the most frequent cutaneous reaction in men after administration of mRNA COVID‐19 vaccines, especially BNT162b2.
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YAMAMOTO, Mayuko, et al. Persistent varicella zoster virus infection following mrna COVID‐19 vaccination was associated with the presence of encoded spike protein in the lesion. Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy, 2022.