A Case of Erythema Multiforme Exudativum as a Cause of Herpes Simplex Virus.
- Author:
Jong Sun SHIN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Antibodies;
Complement System Proteins;
Erythema Multiforme*;
Erythema*;
Extremities;
Formaldehyde;
Herpes Simplex*;
Humans;
Lip;
Simplexvirus*;
Skin;
Skin Tests
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1969;7(1):49-52
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Studies are reported on a patient with a ten-year history of recurrent attacks of erythema multiforme. In each instance, herpes simplex of the lip preceded the localized target-like eruption on the extremities by five to ten days. Intradermal skin test with a formaldehyde inactivated herpes simplex antigen produced skin eruption which appeared to be erythema multiforme clinically. The antibodies to the herpe simplex virus in the serum from the patient were demonstrated by complement f'ixation test with herpes simplex antigen.
