|Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology, 2e|
Section 23. Cutaneous Viral Infections
Topics Discussed: dermatology; eczema herpeticum; herpes gladiatorum; herpes infection disseminated; herpes labialis; herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis; herpetic whitlow; infectious diseases; simplexvirus.
Sections: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Human Papillomavirus, Poxvirus, EpsteinBarr Virus, Human Parvovirus B19, Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7, Measles Virus, Rubella Virus, Coxsackie Virus, Others.
Excerpt:"Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is caused by herpes simplex
virus 1 (HSV-1) infection in children and characterized by painful
vesicular lesions of the mouth.Any oral ulceration should be evaluated for herpes infection.Type Plaque, vesicles, ulcerations
(Fig. 23-1).Age Any age. Most common in young
adults.Type Plaque, papules, vesicles,
crust (Fig. 23-3).An area of eczema that "just won't seem to
heal" can be a sign of eczema herpeticum and should be
evaluated for herpes infection.Type Vesicles, erosions (Fig. 23-4),
pustules, crust (Fig. 23-5).Age Children > adults.Type Vesicles.Age Any age.Type Group vesicles.Age Any age.Type Vesicles, crusts, erosion,
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