Benign familial pemphigus complicated by herpes simplex virus

Almeida, L.; Grossman, M.E.

Cutis 44(3): 261-262

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 2791647
Document Number: 332299
Herpes simplex should be recognized as a precipitating factor, a secondary invader, or an imitator of chronic benign familial pemphigus. Results of Tzanck smear and viral culture can confirm the presence of the pathogen so that acyclovir therapy can be instituted.

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