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Revista alergia México
versión On-line ISSN 2448-9190
Resumen
PAVIA ESPINOSA, Mario René et al. Eczema herpeticum in a patient with atopic dermatitis. Rev. alerg. Méx. [online]. 2023, vol.70, n.3, pp.163-166. Epub 29-Sep-2023. ISSN 2448-9190. https://doi.org/10.29262/ram.v70i3.1212.
Background:
Eczema herpeticum is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus in patients with atopic dermatitis, among its complications we can find meningitis, encephalitis, acute liver failure, and Staphylococcus aureus infection.
Case report:
We report the case of a female patient of 5 years of age, with a history of atopic dermatitis complicated by eczema herpeticum, who was treated initially without relief. Her hospital stay was complicated with cross infections, which prolonged her course. Dermatology diagnosed eczema herpeticum. Immediately after the start of treatment, the patient showed improvement.
Conclusion:
Eczema herpeticum is a rare complication of atopic dermatitis, it must be suspected based on patient history and physical examination. Therefore, early recognition and diagnosis are of clinical importance. Without an appropriate approach, these patients can present shock, sepsis, and death.
Palabras llave : Eczema herpeticum; Dermatitis atopic; Nosocomial infections, Staphylococcus aureus.