title: HIV seropositivity in association with pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta.
abstract: We describe a case of PLEVA in an asymptomatic, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patient. This association has not been previously described. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Ostlere
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Langtry
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Branfoot
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Staughton
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010915:Pityriasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology