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Viral skin infection in HIV

Etiologies
1. Herpes Simplex Virus
2. Varicella Zoster Virus
Epidemiology
1. Can be early indicator of HIV Infection
Diagnosis
1. Viral culture
2. Tzanck Smear
Course
1. Same risk of dissemination as in non-HIV patients
Management
1. Acyclovir
  1. New strains with resistance
  2. Suspect resistance if no response in 14 days
2. Foscarnet IV
  1. Indicated for resistant cases

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