Erythema multiform-like lesions in a patient infected with SARS-CoV-2: a case report

Background: SARS-CoV-2, is followed by several manifestations, such as fever, cough, respiratory distress syndrome and mucocutaneous lesions such as papules, urticaria, vasculitic purpura and erythema multiform Case: A 22-year old woman was diagnosed with COVID-19 Considering the skin and oral lesions, erythema multiform was suggested as the most likely diagnosis Oral valaciclovir was administered Discussion: Erythema multiforme were reported in some patients with COVID-19 Its pathophysiology is not yet completely understood, but it seems there is a lymphocyte-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to SARS-CoV-2 antigens presenting in the skin Conclusion: Mucocutaneous and oral lesions might be the first manifestations of COVID-19 Therefore, during the pandemic, it is prudent to consider this virus as a differential diagnosis once we encounter oral ulceration