Herpes-associated erythema multiforme in a child

Authors

  • Hanna Alaydrus Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine/ Sebelas Maret University, University Sebelas Maret Surakarta, Indonesia
  • Indah Sagitaisna Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine/ Sebelas Maret University, University Sebelas Maret Surakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.34.4.2024.2735

Keywords:

Erythema multiforme, Herpes simplex virus, Herpes-associated EM, Pediatric, HAEM

Abstract

Herpes-associated erythema multiforme (HAEM) is a syndrome of various skin eruptions triggered by previous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Erythema multiforme (EM) generally attacks young adults (20-40 years) and 20% of cases occur in children. We describe a case of a 4-year-old and 6-month-old boy who presented with reddish rashes spread all over the body, especially on both legs, accompanied by fluid-filled sacs.

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Published

2024-10-11

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Alaydrus H, Sagitaisna I. Herpes-associated erythema multiforme in a child. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2024Oct.11 [cited 2026Apr.22];34(4):1094-7. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2735

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Vol. 34 No. 4 (2024): October-December

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Case Reports

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