Abstract
Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (eczema herpeticum) is the name given to a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by herpes simplex and certain other viruses that infect persons with preexisting dermatosis. Most commonly it is associated with atopic dermatitis. We report a case of a three-year-old atopic child who presented with extensive vesicular eruption suggestive of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. There was history of fever, malaise and extensive vesicular eruptions. Diagnosis was made based on clinical features and Tzanck smear examination. Patient responded adequately to oral acyclovir therapy.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2007 |
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Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. / Shenoy, Manjunath M.; Suchitra, U.
In: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 73, No. 1, 01.01.2007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Kaposi's varicelliform eruption
AU - Shenoy, Manjunath M.
AU - Suchitra, U.
PY - 2007/1/1
Y1 - 2007/1/1
N2 - Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (eczema herpeticum) is the name given to a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by herpes simplex and certain other viruses that infect persons with preexisting dermatosis. Most commonly it is associated with atopic dermatitis. We report a case of a three-year-old atopic child who presented with extensive vesicular eruption suggestive of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. There was history of fever, malaise and extensive vesicular eruptions. Diagnosis was made based on clinical features and Tzanck smear examination. Patient responded adequately to oral acyclovir therapy.
AB - Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (eczema herpeticum) is the name given to a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by herpes simplex and certain other viruses that infect persons with preexisting dermatosis. Most commonly it is associated with atopic dermatitis. We report a case of a three-year-old atopic child who presented with extensive vesicular eruption suggestive of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. There was history of fever, malaise and extensive vesicular eruptions. Diagnosis was made based on clinical features and Tzanck smear examination. Patient responded adequately to oral acyclovir therapy.
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VL - 73
JO - Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
JF - Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
SN - 0378-6323
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