Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption (Noun)
Meaning
A now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, formerly known as eczema herpeticum, is a now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles.
- A severe case of atopic dermatitis can lead to a condition known as Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, which is characterized by high fever and widespread vesicles and papulovesicles.
- The introduction of vaccination has greatly decreased the incidence of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when vaccinia is superimposed on atopic dermatitis.
- The patient was diagnosed with Kaposi's varicelliform eruption after contracting vaccinia and presenting with high fever, generalized erythema, and numerous vesicles and papulovesicles.
- Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a serious medical condition that arises when vaccinia complicates atopic dermatitis, marked by high fever, severe inflammation, and the appearance of numerous vesicles and papulovesicles.