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