Viral infections in atopic dermatitis: pathogenic aspects and clinical management.
A number of different widespread and disseminated viral infections can occur in patients with atopic dermatitis. Eczema molluscatum is troublesome but not dangerous. Although eczema vaccinatum is rare, it is life-threatening and of increased concern as smallpox vaccinations are reintroduced as a response to possible bioterrorism. There is little information on the course of smallpox itself in atopic dermatitis. Eczema herpeticum is the most common member of this group; recent advances in understanding its pathogenesis might contribute to a more successful management of this serious complication.
Wollenberg
Andreas
A
Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Ludwig-Maximilian-University, Munich, Germany.
Wetzel
Stefanie
S
Burgdorf
Walter H C
WH
Haas
Jürgen
J
D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007617:Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D018155:Orthopoxvirus; D011213:Poxviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy