SDJ
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): Sep-Dec

Herpes-Associated Erythema Multiforme Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Vaccinated Young Woman

Erna Sulistyani (Department of Oral Medicine Faculty Dentistry, Jember University, Jember)



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Publish Date
31 Jan 2024

Abstract

Background: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection often exhibit diverse oral manifestations, necessitating a dentist’s familiarity with identification and treatment. Case Report: This paper presents a case involving a 23-year-old woman with erythema multiforme on her lips, scalp, and fingers following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The aim of this case report is to disseminate information on oral manifestations following COVID-19. The patient, vaccinated thrice with a booster, initially experienced gum and lip edema with easy bleeding during fever. The condition was confirmed by self-captured images. On the first visit, two days after the antigen test swab was negative, a thick black-yellow crusted lesion on the lips and an itchy lesion on the finger and scalp were observed. Blood tests revealed positive anti-Herpes Simplex Virus IgG, elevated lymphocytes, and increased Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, leading to a diagnosis of herpes-associated erythema multiforme. Treatment involved topical application of betamethasone and neomycin ointment, supplemented by vitamin B complex, vitamin C, and zinc. Conclusion: The patient showed improvement in three days, with the lesion completely healed in seven days.

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SDJ

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dental

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Scientific Dental Journal (SDJ) aims to publish open-access, high quality, peer-reviewed original research and reviews in all aspects of dentistry and dental research. The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to health, ethical and social issues in field dentistry. The major ...