Clinical Markers of Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Patients with Pemphigus Vulgaris

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is known to influence the course of pemphigus vulgaris. Relapse, exacerbation and treatment resistance in patients with pemphigus vulgaris can be due to HSV infection.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - June 9, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Deepthi Konda, Laxmisha Chandrashekar, Rahul Dhodapkar, Rajesh Nachiappa Ganesh, Devinder Mohan Thappa Source Type: research