title: Ulcus vulvae acutum, a rare diagnosis to keep in mind.
abstract: Genital ulceration is today often thought to be caused by herpes simplex. In this case report, a rare differential diagnosis, ulcus vulvae acutum is described, probably caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EB-virus).
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology UMAS, Malmo, Sweden. cecilia.svedman@skane.se
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Svedman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holst
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Johnsson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000276:immunology; D036022:Capsid Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000097:blood; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000956:Antigens, Viral; D036022:Capsid Proteins; C041788:Epstein-Barr viral capsid antigen; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M