scholarly journals Herpes Vegetans, an atypical herpes lesion in HIV patient: a case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sondang P. Sirait ◽  
Wresti Indriatmi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Differential Diagnoses ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Herpes Infection ◽  
Genital Area ◽  
Simplex Virus

Herpes vegetans is a rare form of Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in immunocompromised patients that clinically presents as a verrucous and hypertrophic lesion. In this case, we present a 36- year-old man with exophytic verrucous masses in the genital area that was initially suspected as a malignancy. Difficulty to properly diagnose the patient resulted in a few failed attempts at treating the lesion. After excluding other differential diagnoses, the atypical lesion proved to be caused by vegetative herpes infection due to a good response to HSV therapy. Reevaluation of biopsy also showed signs of HSV etiology. Atypical presentation of herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients still proves to be a challenge to diagnose and treat. Proper clinical identification and workup are needed to diagnose and to choose proper regiments

scholarly journals FOLLICOLITE DA HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS-TIPO 2: CASE REPORT.

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Calvario ◽  
M.L. Scarasciulli ◽  
A. Bozzi ◽  
C. Ventola ◽  
R. Seccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Simplex Virus

Diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Nataliya Nikolaevna Sakhno
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Asymptomatic Carrier ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
The Body ◽  
Herpetic Infection ◽  
Herpes Infection ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Mucous Membranes ◽  
Simplex Virus

Herpetic infection is a disease caused by herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2; it belongs to the category of TORCH infections along with toxoplasmosis, rubella and cytomegalovirus. Herpetic infection is widespread, and recently there has been an increase in the number of cases of herpetic lesions detected, which is most likely due to the expansion of the range of diagnostic tests. Herpes simplex virus type 1 most often affects the skin and mucous membranes, type 2 leads to damage to the urogenital tract. The source of infection can be either a sick person or an asymptomatic carrier. This disease can be transmitted by household contact, during sexual intercourse; the «vertical» route of transmission from mother to child is also known. Depending on the extent of the lesion, localized, widespread and generalized forms are distinguished; the course of herpes infection can be acute, subacute and chronic; latent course of the disease is often found. In addition to the skin and mucous membranes, the central nervous system and (less often) internal organs can be affected. A typical clinical manifestation of herpes simplex is small blistering eruptions that appear on the face, mucous membrane of the lips, wings of the nose, ears, limbs, gluteal folds. The eruptions are usually preceded by itching and hyperemia at the site of the lesion. Diagnosis of herpes infection is carried out on the basis of clinical data and laboratory tests of blood or vesicle contents. Treatment of the disease involves the prescription of antiviral drugs, symptomatic agents, and immunocorrective therapy. Complete removal of the virus from the body is usually impossible, but strengthening the defenses and normalizing the lifestyle contribute to a significant decrease in the frequency of possible relapses.

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