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. 2024 Mar 25;13(1):89934. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i1.89934

Table 1.

Selected literature on herpes simplex virus occurrence in immunocompromised individuals

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Predisposing condition
Summary
Gupta et al[419]
Necrotizing fascitis HZO was the first sign of reactivation of varicella-zoster
Murgova and Balchev[420] COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines caused a reactivation in HSV ocular diseases
Yildiz et al[421] COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines caused a reactivation in HSV ocular diseases
Huang et al[422] COVID-19 HSK was the 3rd most common corneal complication after COVID-19 vaccination
Matharu et al[423] Cancer VZV and HSV cornea co-infection in a patient with systemic immunosuppression
Cohen et al[424] COVID-19 Herpetic cornea infection may develop post SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations
Yoshida et al [425] RA Individuals with RA have the tendency to develop HSK which is usually more severe due to their immunocompromised state
Fei et al[426] COVID-19 HSK could happen after vaccination with a possible preponderance
Al-Dwairi et al[427] COVID-19 Reactivation of HSK on cornea graft after taking SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine
Majtanova et al[428] COVID-19 Five incidences of HSK after COVID-19 vaccination
Roberts et al[429]
COVID-19 Negative result of COVID-19 in the tears in a patient with recurring HSV Keratitis
Kuziez et al[430] COVID-19 HSK was reviewed as an adverse effect occurring after COVID-19
Mohammadzadeh et al[431] COVID-19 HSK-suspected reactivation resulted in corneal graft rejection
Ichhpujani et al[432] COVID-19 HSK was implicated in a review of associated complications reported after vaccination
Ono et al[433] Human herpes virus Reactivation of HHV-6B infection
Sinha et al[434] Psoriasis HSV keratitis after taking secukinumab for the treatment of psoriasis

COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019; HSV: Herpes simplex virus; HSK: Herpes simplex keratitis; SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; RA: Rheumatoid arthritis; HZO: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus; VZV: Varicella zoster virus; HHV-6B: Human herpes virus 6B.