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Serious and Progressive Neuropathy Presumably Post-Shingrix Vaccination.

Authors :
Wons, Michael J.
Vaghela, Avani
Khalid, Amna
Brooks, Benjamin D.
Source :
Reports (MDPI AG). Mar2024, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p5. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We present a case of serious and progressive neuropathy shortly following the administration of the herpes zoster subunit (HZ/su) vaccine, otherwise known as Shingrix. The progressive neuropathy occurred a week following the vaccination and progressed until discharge 16 days post-admittance. The patient's mild symptoms persist. The development of neuropathy following HZ/su administration is exceedingly rare, with an attributable risk of three cases per million vaccines administered. A black box warning was issued for this indication, although diagnosis and treatment were not confirmed for this patient. Reporting cases like this is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of vaccine risks and to characterize the underlying etiology of these serious adverse events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2571841X
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Reports (MDPI AG)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176367965
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/reports7010005