Eczema Herpeticum Flashcards
1
Q
what causes Eczema herpeticum
A
viral infection with herpes simplex virus or varicella zoster virus
occurs generally in children with eczema or atopic dermatitis
2
Q
presentation of Eczema herpeticum
A
wide spread painful vesicular rash
when they burst they leave behind small punched out ulcers
fever
lethargy
lymphadenopathy
3
Q
management of Eczema herpeticum
A
IV/PO aciclovir
4
Q
complications of Eczema herpeticum
A
secondary infection or bacterial superinfection
herpetic keratitis
scarring
organ failure/septic shock
