Crusted scabies complicated with herpes simplex and sepsis

We report a case of KVE superimposed on crusted scabies in a middle-aged woman. Her condition was complicated with sepsis. She was treated with IV meropenem, vancomycin, and acyclovir and was released 2 weeks later in good condition. To our knowledge, only rare cases of crusted scabies complicated by KVE have been reported.

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - June 10, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Arghavan Azizpour Maryam Nasimi Alireza Ghanadan Fariba Mohammadi Safoura Shakoei Source Type: research