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Crusted Scabies Complicated With Herpes Simplex and Sepsis Publisher



Azizpour A1 ; Nasimi M1 ; Ghanadan A2, 3 ; Mohammadi F1 ; Shakoei S4
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  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Dermopathology, Razi Hospital, Pakistan
  3. 3. Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Dermatology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology Published:2020


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. © 2020 Indian Journal of Dermatology | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.