Erythema multiforme due to herpes simplex: treatment with oral acyclovir.
We have reported a case of severe erythema multiforme caused by outbreaks of recurrent HSV-2 infection. The EM was debilitating and responded to the treatment of HSV with oral acyclovir. On stopping the oral acyclovir, the HSV and the EM both recurred. We recommend a trial of oral acyclovir in cases of severe EM caused by recurrent HSV.
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence
D000212:Acyclovir