Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption (definition)

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption

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Definition: A disseminated vesicular-pustular eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus (HERPESVIRUS HOMINIS), the VACCINIA VIRUS, or Varicella zoster (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It is usually superimposed on a preexisting, inactive or active, atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC).

Other names Eczema Vaccinatum; Eczema Herpeticum; Varicelliform Eruption, Kaposi's; Varicelliform Eruption, Kaposi; Kaposis Varicelliform Eruption; Eruption, Kaposi's Varicelliform; Eruption, Kaposi Varicelliform; Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption

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