Poison ivy: An underreported cause of erythema multiforme - 24/08/11
Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire
Abstract |
The relationship between herpes simplex virus (HSV) and erythema multiforme (EM) has been well described.1 , 2 Many authors contend that EM (excluding Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) occurs almost exclusively as a response to HSV infection.1 During the past year, however, we have observed several cases of EM complicating severe Rhus allergic contact dermatitis. Although this association has been previously documented,3 , 4 the paucity of cases in the literature, along with our experience, suggests that this is an underreported phenomenon. We describe 4 of our cases.
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The pagination of this article was incorrect as originally published (2004:51;S87-S88). Please use the corrected page numbers listed online at http:www.eblue.org, in the corrected table of contents, or in the December 2004 index in future citations. This supplement is made possible through the generous support of Stiefel Laboratories for the American Academy of Dermatology. |
Vol 51 - N° 5S
P. S159-S160 - novembre 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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