Eczema herpeticum caused by herpes simplex virus type 2. Review of the literature about one case

Eczema herpeticum is an extensive vesicular eruption caused by cutaneous dissemination of herpes simplex virus in patients who have underlying skin conditions or epidermal barrier disruption. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) is the most common etiology. This is the first report in Chile of a case...

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Published in:Revista chilena de infectología 2009-08, Vol.26 (4), p.356-359
Main Authors: Schroeder H, Francisca, Elgueta N, Andrea, Martínez G, M José
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Acyclovir - therapeutic use
Cloxacillin - therapeutic use
Herpesvirus 2, Human
Humans
Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption - drug therapy
Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption - virology
Male
Middle Aged
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Summary:Eczema herpeticum is an extensive vesicular eruption caused by cutaneous dissemination of herpes simplex virus in patients who have underlying skin conditions or epidermal barrier disruption. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) is the most common etiology. This is the first report in Chile of a case of eczema herpeticum caused by HSV 2 in a patient with Darier's disease, We review the literature and emphasize the use of sensitive and specific assays as real time polymerase chain reaction, that allow to initiate timely the correct treatment.
ISSN:0716-1018