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Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult after BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report

  • Marshall University

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Abstract

We present, to our knowledge, the second case report of a 46-year old female who developed varicella-zoster virus (VZV) meningitis after BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The patient is immunocompetent and has no known predisposing risk factors for developing VZV meningitis. The patient received acyclovir therapy and subsequently had a complete recovery. We describe possible mechanisms of VZV meningitis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)184-186
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume119
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2022

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • BNT162b2 mRNA
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 vaccination
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Varicella-zoster virus

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