Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy associated with herpes simplex type 1 stomatitis

Pediatr Dermatol. 2006 Jul-Aug;23(4):361-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2006.00253.x.

Abstract

Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy is a benign leukocytoclastic vasculitis occurring in children younger than 2 years. The etiology is unknown. Viral or bacterial infections, immunizations, and the use of several medications, mainly antibiotics, may be involved in the pathogenesis. We report the first instance of this disease associated with herpesvirus type 1 stomatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use*
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Stomatitis / diagnosis*
  • Stomatitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir