Erythema multiformas sociated with herpes virus: case report
Erythema multiforme (EM) is a hypersensitivity reaction that affects the skin and/or mucous membranes, in response to infections, drugs, or other comorbidities. Presentation of EM can be Minor (Mild EM, characterized for presenting target lesions) or Major (Severe EM, that occurs also with mucous...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Published: |
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
2016-02-01
|
| Series: | Horizonte Médico |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.medicina.usmp.edu.pe/medicina/horizonte/2016_2/Art13_Vol16_N2.pdf |
| Summary: | Erythema multiforme (EM) is a hypersensitivity reaction that affects the skin and/or mucous membranes, in response to
infections, drugs, or other comorbidities. Presentation of EM can be Minor (Mild EM, characterized for presenting target
lesions) or Major (Severe EM, that occurs also with mucous membranes involvement). The case of a 36 year old male patient
presenting to emergency of HNAL with fever, malaise, itching and painful ulcer type lesions in oral cavity, multiple target
lesions in upper and lower limbs, penis, and perianal region is reported. The diagnosis was EM Major. Ulcerous lesions in oral
cavity and target lesions in hands were the most salient. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1727-558X 2227-3530 |