Case of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome with multiple skin ulcers caused by herpes simplex virus reactivation

J Dermatol. 2013 Feb;40(2):132-4. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12012. Epub 2012 Oct 22.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome / complications*
  • Herpes Simplex / chemically induced*
  • Herpes Simplex / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phenytoin / adverse effects*
  • Simplexvirus / drug effects
  • Skin Ulcer / virology*
  • Virus Activation / drug effects

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Phenytoin