A rare case of herpes zoster triggered by a non-live varicella vaccine

Dermatol Online J. 2023 Apr 15;29(2). doi: 10.5070/D329260778.

Abstract

Herpes zoster is caused by reactivation of the latent varicella zoster virus and often occurs in immunocompromised individuals. We describe a rare case of an immunocompetent patient with herpes zoster triggered by Shingrix, a non-live vaccine designed to protect against herpes zoster. Although herpes zoster has been described as a reaction to vaccinations before, to our knowledge this is the first report of herpes zoster triggered by a varicella zoster vaccine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chickenpox Vaccine
  • Herpes Zoster*
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Chickenpox Vaccine