II. Etiologies
III. Epidemiology
- Can be early indicator of HIV Infection
IV. Diagnosis
- Viral culture
- Tzanck Smear
V. Course
- Same risk of dissemination as in non-HIV patients
VI. Management
-
Acyclovir
- New strains with resistance
- Suspect resistance if no response in 14 days
- Foscarnet IV
- Indicated for resistant cases