Table 1.
Selected literature on herpes simplex virus occurrence in immunocompromised individuals
Ref.
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Predisposing condition
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Summary
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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.