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Cutaneous herpes simplex infection.

A Mindel1

  • 1Academic Department of Genito Urinary Medicine, University College & Middlesex School of Medicine, London, U.K.

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Supplementum
|January 1, 1991
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Cutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections can appear anywhere, often recurring. In immunocompromised individuals, these skin infections can lead to severe mucocutaneous complications.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections result from direct inoculation or accompany primary genital/orolabial herpes.
  • Lesions can manifest anywhere, commonly on the buttock, thigh, and fingers when associated with genital herpes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation and complications of cutaneous herpes simplex infections.
  • To highlight the risks in immunocompromised patients and those with dermatological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of clinical observations regarding cutaneous HSV infections.
  • Analysis of case reports and epidemiological data on herpes simplex virus manifestations.

Main Results:

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  • Cutaneous lesions can recur, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
  • Serious complications include chronic progressive mucocutaneous herpes and acute mucocutaneous dissemination.
  • Widespread cutaneous dissemination, known as Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, can occur in patients with dermatological conditions like atopic eczema.

Conclusions:

  • Cutaneous HSV infections present diverse clinical patterns and potential for severe complications.
  • Immunocompromised individuals and those with atopic eczema are at higher risk for severe mucocutaneous manifestations.
  • Understanding these presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of herpes simplex virus infections.