[Current developments in dermatologic virology]

We give a survey of the latest developments in dermatovirology. The actual epidemiologic situation is described with special reference to the increasing incidences of AIDS, condylomata acuminata, mollusca contagiosa, and herpes simplex type 2. The dermatovirological progress achieved during the last few years is mostly due to improved diagnostic techniques, including electron microscopy, and to the introduction of specific virostatic agents.