title: Herpes simplex infections in pemphigus: an indication for urgent viral studies and specific antiviral therapy.
abstract: Four cases of herpes simplex virus infection in exacerbations of pemphigus are described. Three of these patients had severe generalized infection requiring systemic anti-viral therapy. The presenting features, methods for rapid viral diagnosis and appropriate treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications*; D014740:Vidarabine / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014740:Vidarabine; D000212:Acyclovir