Benign familial pemphigus complicated by herpes simplex virus.
Herpes simplex should be recognized as a precipitating factor, a secondary invader, or an imitator of chronic benign familial pemphigus. Results of Tzanck smear and viral culture can confirm the presence of the pathogen so that acyclovir therapy can be instituted.
Almeida
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Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York 10032.
Grossman
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics
D000212:Acyclovir