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- Eczema herpeticum is a herpes simplex virus infection that occurs in individuals with atopic dermatitis and can lead to serious complications like meningitis and liver failure.
- A 5-year-old girl with atopic dermatitis experienced eczema herpeticum, initially treated unsuccessfully, but showed improvement once properly diagnosed and treated by dermatology.
- Early identification of eczema herpeticum is crucial to prevent severe outcomes like shock and sepsis, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation in atopic dermatitis patients.
Article Abstract
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.
Conclusions: 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.
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