Author/Authors :
Sener, Serpil Inonu University - School of Medicine,Turgut Ozal Medical Center - Department of Dermatology, Malatya , Bayram, Hatice Gamze Inonu University - School of Medicine,Turgut Ozal Medical Center - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Karincaoglu, Yelda Inonu University - School of Medicine,Turgut Ozal Medical Center - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Senol, Mustafa Inonu University - School of Medicine,Turgut Ozal Medical Center - Department of Dermatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption (KVE) or eczema herpeticum is a disseminated viral infection superimposed on pre-existing dermatosis. It is frequently caused by Herpes simplex and certain other viruses. It may result on life-threatening viraemia with multiorgan involvement and secondary infections. We report a 34-year old female patient with KVE which is caused by herpes virus developed on irritant contact dermatitis because of its rare occurrence.
