Viral skin infection in HIV

Aka: Viral skin infection in HIV

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II. Etiologies

  1. Herpes Simplex Virus
  2. Varicella Zoster Virus

III. Epidemiology

  1. Can be early indicator of HIV Infection

IV. Diagnosis

  1. Viral culture
  2. Tzanck Smear

V. Course

  1. Same risk of dissemination as in non-HIV patients

VI. 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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