Recalcitrant hypertrophic herpes genitalis in HIV-infected patient successfully treated with topical imiquimod.
Dermatol Ther
; 30(3)2017 May.
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| ID: mdl-28261899
ABSTRACT
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 is the primary cause of genital ulceration worldwide. The presence of atypical features like deep ulcerations, hypertrophic, or pseudotumoural lesions or unusual location can be a marker for co-infection with HIV. These immunocompromised patients are usually resistant to the conventional antiviral treatment. We present a case of an HIV-infected patient with hypertrophic herpes genitalis, refractory to conventional oral antiviral therapy, who was successfully treated with a combination of oral valcyclovir and topical application of 5% imiquimod.
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Herpes Genital
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Infecções por HIV
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Adjuvantes Imunológicos
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Aminoquinolinas
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article