Kaposi′s varicelliform eruption: A case series
Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a rare and potentially fatal viral infection caused mainly by reactivation of herpes simplex virus. It concomitantly occurs with pre-existing skin conditions, mostly atopic dermatitis, so it is predominately found in ...
Bruno Ferrari +4 more
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Kaposi's Varicelliform-Like Eruption in a Patient Treated with Everolimus for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Report of a Rare Case [PDF]
Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a cutaneous eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus and a few other viruses that infect persons with pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis.
Soojung Hong +3 more
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KAPOSI'S VARICELLIFORM ERUPTION [PDF]
SINCE 1941 increased attention has been given to the cause of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. Esser 1 and Seidenberg 2 in 1941 first contributed evidence that the virus of herpes simplex causes Kaposi's varicelliform eruption in at least some cases.
F W, LYNCH, R J, STEVES
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Infection risk with JAK inhibitors in dermatoses: a meta-analysis. [PDF]
Abstract Evolving evidence suggests that Janus Kinase Inhibitors (JAKi) may predispose to certain infections, including tuberculosis and human herpes viruses. This review aimed to compare the infection risk in patients on a systemic JAKi for a dermatologic indication to a placebo.
Ireland PA +4 more
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Plasmapheresis for Facilitating Readministration of Rituximab After Paradoxical Exacerbation in Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Rare reports of post‐rituximab exacerbation of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) have been published, with some therapeutic protocols proposed for managing this condition. A 40‐year‐old female with PV experienced an exacerbation of mucocutaneous lesions following rituximab administration.
Pourani MR +4 more
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Kaposi varicelliform eruption: an unusual presentation caused by varicella zoster virus in a healthy adult patient - a case report [PDF]
Background Kaposi Varicelliform Eruptions (KVE), also known as eczema herpeticum, is a rare and potentially life-threatening dermatological condition primarily attributed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, with less frequent involvement of ...
Hassan El-Masry +6 more
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Crusted scabies complicated with herpes simplex and sepsis
Crusted scabies is a rare and extremely contagious infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei. Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) refers to herpes simplex virus infection superimposed on pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis, Darier's disease, and ...
Arghavan Azizpour +4 more
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A 53-year-old man with chronic lower leg oedema developed a 3-day history of itchy monomorphic vesiculopustules. Biopsy and immunohistochemistry confirmed herpes simplex virus, establishing a diagnosis of Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE). Although classically linked to atopic dermatitis, KVE can arise in other conditions with skin barrier disruption,
Syed HA, Souissi A.
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Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption in a patient with metastatic melanoma and primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma treated with talimogene laherparepvec and nivolumab [PDF]
Background Immune-directed therapies have become front-line therapy for melanoma and are transforming the management of advanced disease. In refractory cases, multi-modal immunoncology (IO) approaches are being utilized, including combining immune ...
David M. Miller +3 more
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Multiple painful vesicles in a patient with erythroderma [PDF]
Ricardo Torres-Delgadillo, MD +4 more
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