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==Background==
{{Herpes viruses}}
==Clinical Features==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{HSV-1 DDX}}
{{HSV-1 DDX}}


==[[Eczema herpeticum]]==
==Evaluation==
*Development of vesicular eruptions in areas of epidermis previously affected by atopic dermatitis
===Workup===
*fever is common
 
*May be life-threatening
===Diagnosis===
*Treatment to cover Staph and Strep
 
*[[Bactrim]] 10mg/kg/d in 2 divided doses OR clindamycin 24mg/kg/d divided into 3 doses x10d
==Management==
*Acyclovir 80mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses x10
 
 
==Disposition==
 


==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[Herpes Viruses]]
*[[Herpes Viruses]]


==Source==
==External Links==
Tintinalli
 
 
==References==
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[[Category:Derm]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:Peds]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]

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