What Is Varicelliform Eruption?

Kaposi varicelliform eruption, also called eczema herpeticum, refers to a disseminated skin infection due to a virus that usually leads to localized vesicular eruptions, occurring in a patient with an underlying cutaneous disease. Although rare, it is potentially life-threatening disorder.

What is Kaposi's Varicelliform eruption?

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a disseminated cutaneous infection usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It predominantly occurs in patients with pre-existing active dermatosis [1] and is characterized by disseminated vesiculopustules and erosions.

What does eczema Herpeticum look like?

Skin symptoms of eczema herpeticum include: Cluster of small blisters that are itchy and painful. Blisters that look red, purple or black. Blisters that ooze pus when broken open.