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Herpesviruses reactivation following COVID-19 vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal: Eur J Med Res
Lead Author: Safiee, et al.
Original date of publication: 08/01/2023
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373019636_Herpesviruses_reactivation_following_COVID-19_vaccination_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis

Summary Context

This study reviewed 80 papers, and outlined the reactivation of varicella (chickenpox), herpes simplex, Epstein-Barr Virus, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Comments

This review of 80 papers found herpes virus reactivation after covid-19 vaccination from all forms of the vaccine.

Abstract or Results, Key Passages

“In conclusion, our study showed the possible association between COVID?19 vaccination and herpes?virus reactivation. The evidence for VZV and HSV was supported by observational studies.


Keywords: and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)chickenpoxEpstein-Barr Virusherpesherpes simplexJohnson & JohnsonModernamRNAOxfordPfizerreactivationSARS-CoV-2; covid-19side effectsvaricella
Full Author List: Arman Shafiee, Mohammad Javad Amini, Razman Arabzadeh Bahri, Kyana Jafarabady, Seyyed Amirhossein Salehi, Hamed Hajishah & Sayed-Hamidreza Mozhgani