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Viral skin infection in HIV

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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