Crusted Scabies Complicated With Herpes Simplex and Sepsis Publisher



Azizpour A¹ ; Nasimi M¹ ; Ghanadan A^{2, 3} ; Mohammadi F¹ ; Shakoei S⁴
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology Published:2020

Abstract

Crusted scabies is a rare and extremely contagious infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei. Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) refers to herpes simplex virus infection superimposed on pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis, Darier's disease, and pemphigus. We report a case of KVE superimposed on crusted scabies in a middle-aged woman. Her condition was complicated with sepsis. She was treated with IV meropenem, vancomycin, and acyclovir and was released 2 weeks later in good condition. To our knowledge, only rare cases of crusted scabies complicated by KVE have been reported. © 2020 Indian Journal of Dermatology | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.