Primary infection with Herpes Simplex 1 virus on previous atopic dermatitis (eczema herpeticum).

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Costa Ferreira Torres T., Vasconcelos M., Selores M.M. 2009. Primary infection with Herpes Simplex 1 virus on previous atopic dermatitis (eczema herpeticum). Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 19 (3):146-47.

Authors

Costa Ferreira Torres T. Vasconcelos M. Selores M.M.
pp. 146-147

Abstract

Here was reported a case of herpetic eruption on previous atopic dermatitis. The causal agent was Herpes Simplex virus, as confirmed by the demonstration with polymerase chain reaction of the virus DNA in the fluid of vesicle.

Keywords

Kaposi-Juliusberg varicelliform eruption, Eczema herpeticum, Herpes simplex virus, atopic dermatitis, Acyclovir

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2009)