A disseminated vesicular-pustular eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus (HERPESVIRUS HOMINIS), the VACCINIA VIRUS, or Varicella zoster (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It is usually superimposed on a preexisting, inactive or active, atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC).
Also Known As:
Eczema Herpeticum; Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption; Eruption, Kaposi Varicelliform; Eruption, Kaposi's Varicelliform; Kaposis Varicelliform Eruption; Varicelliform Eruption, Kaposi; Varicelliform Eruption, Kaposi's; Eczema Vaccinatum