Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption in herpes simplex encephalitis (original) (raw)

A case study of a 28-year-old man with a history of atopic dermatitis who developed a widespread rash indicative of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, coinciding with herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE). The patient presented with severe neurological symptoms, including fever and altered consciousness, and was diagnosed through cerebrospinal fluid analysis and imaging. The case highlights the importance of lumbar puncture for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, as the combination of HSE and the skin eruption suggests a severe infection and significant risk of poor prognosis.