Abstract

Crusted scabies is a rare and extremely contagious infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei. Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) refers to herpes simplex virus infection superimposed on pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis, Darier's disease, and pemphigus. We report a case of KVE superimposed on crusted scabies in a middle-aged woman. Her condition was complicated with sepsis. She was treated with IV meropenem, vancomycin, and acyclovir and was released 2 weeks later in good condition. To our knowledge, only rare cases of crusted scabies complicated by KVE have been reported.

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Title
Crusted scabies complicated with herpes simplex and sepsis
Author
Azizpour, Arghavan 1 ; Nasimi, Maryam 1 ; Ghanadan, Alireza 2 ; Mohammadi, Fariba 1 ; Shakoei, Safoura 3 

 Department of Dermatology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran 
 Dermopathology, Razi Hospital; Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran 
 Department of Dermatology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran 
Pages
304-306
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Jul-Aug 2020
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00195154
e-ISSN
19983611
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2413847928
Copyright
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