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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Eczema herpeticum is a potentially life-threatening cutaneous superinfection.
  • It occurs in individuals with pre-existing eczematous skin conditions.
  • Untreated eczema herpeticum carries a high mortality rate exceeding 50%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of eczema herpeticum.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 21-year-old woman with eczema.
  • Clinical examination revealing erythematous vesicles on hyperpigmented patches.
  • Empirical treatment with intravenous acyclovir.
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmation of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with a rapidly spreading, painful vesicular rash.
  • Intravenous acyclovir led to clinical improvement.
  • PCR testing confirmed the presence of HSV-1 in vesicle fluid.

Conclusions:

  • Eczema herpeticum is a serious complication of eczema, caused by herpes simplex virus.
  • Prompt recognition and treatment with antiviral agents are essential for favorable outcomes.
  • Early intervention significantly reduces the high morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.