Herpes Associated Erythema Multiforme: A Case Report

Authors

  • Md Raziur Rahman Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital & Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka
  • Rakib Shahriar Resident Medical Officer, Department of Internal Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka
  • Samira Rahat Afroze Registrar, Department of Internal Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital & Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka
  • M Moniruzzaman Khan Registrar, Department of Dermatology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka
  • Khwaja Nazim Uddin Department of Internal Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital & Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka
  • Mir Nazrul Islam Department of Dermatology, BIRDEM General Hospital & Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/birdem.v7i1.31277

Keywords:

Herpes associated erythema multiforme, Steven- Johnsons syndrome, systemic steroids

Abstract

Herpes associated erythema multiforme (HAEM) is an acute exudative dermatic and mucosal disease caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is the result of cell mediated immune reaction due to HSV antigen and has a presentation quite similar to Steven Johnsons Syndrome (SJS). Unlike SJS, use of steroids is not recommended in HAEM as it can aggravate the condition. Here we report a case of HAEM in a 35-year- old gentleman, who presented with fever, rash and sore throat. The clinical findings were in favour of HAEM and patient showed optimum response to symptomatic treatment.

Birdem Med J 2017; 7(1): 72-75

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Author Biography

Md Raziur Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital & Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka



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Published

2017-01-24

How to Cite

Rahman, M. R., Shahriar, R., Afroze, S. R., Khan, M. M., Uddin, K. N., & Islam, M. N. (2017). Herpes Associated Erythema Multiforme: A Case Report. BIRDEM Medical Journal, 7(1), 72–75. https://doi.org/10.3329/birdem.v7i1.31277

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Reports