Characterization of children with recurrent eczema herpeticum and response to treatment with interferon ‐gamma

ConclusionChildren with confirmed eczema herpeticum have evidence of impaired innate and adaptive immunity. IFN‐γ did not result in dramatic improvement in either subset. Specific evaluation for IFN‐γ production, function, or receptor defects may help predict response.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - November 16, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kavita Darji, Stephanie Frisch, Eric Adjei Boakye, Elaine Siegfried Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research