Eczema herpeticum (EX-eh-muh her-PET-ih-kim) is a skin infection that occurs when the skin becomes infected by herpes simplex (the type of viruses that causes cold sores). EH is more likely in those ...

This infection develops when the virus that causes cold sores, the Herpes simplex virus, finds its way to open skin and spreads. If this happens, a person can develop eczema herpeticum. Infants and ...

Eczema herpeticum is a rare and potentially life-threatening viral infection. We present the case of a 54-year-old man who presented to the emergency eye clinic with a dendritic ulcer and a facial ...

This infection develops when the virus that causes cold sores, the Herpes simplex virus, finds its way to open skin and spreads. If this happens, a person can develop eczema herpeticum. Infants and ...

Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis is the most common clinical presentation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) primary infection in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Eczema herpeticum is a rapid ...

leading to further complications such as eczema herpeticum. This "serious condition" arises when the herpes simplex virus infects the skin, often necessitating hospital treatment with intravenous ...

with special consideration given to the management of eczema herpeticum. It provides guidance on escalation and specialist reviews. Contributors RH: Main author; paediatrics; initiated the review; ...

Eczema coxsackium closely resembles eczema herpeticum, a more serious condition caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which typically causes cold sores but can spread through the skin in ...

She tested positive for Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) but this was misdiagnosed as Eczema Herpeticum not primary genital herpes. Discussion with the Named Doctor for Child Protection resulted in ...