Eczema Herpeticum

Question 1

what causes Eczema herpeticum

Answer 1

viral infection with herpes simplex virus or varicella zoster virus
occurs generally in children with eczema or atopic dermatitis

Question 2

presentation of Eczema herpeticum

Answer 2

wide spread painful vesicular rash
when they burst they leave behind small punched out ulcers
fever
lethargy
lymphadenopathy

Question 3

management of Eczema herpeticum

Answer 3

IV/PO aciclovir

Question 4

complications of Eczema herpeticum

Answer 4

secondary infection or bacterial superinfection
herpetic keratitis
scarring
organ failure/septic shock