[Role of herpes simplex virus in the development of exudative erythema multiforme]

M A Samgin; O L Ivanov; S A Kuzheleva; A V Biriukov; N D L'vov

[Role of herpes simplex virus in the development of exudative erythema multiforme]

Klin Med (Mosk). 1990 Mar;68(3):71-4.

[Article in Russian]

Authors

M A Samgin, O L Ivanov, S A Kuzheleva, A V Biriukov, N D L'vov

PMID: 2370760

Abstract

The paper presents analysis of current knowledge on etiology and immunopathogenesis of multiform exudative erythema (MEE). Among a variety of pathogenetic actions of herpes simplex on immune system are those relevant to MEE onset. These variants are dealt with in detail. The view on MEE as resultant from herpes simplex infection promises appearance of new prospective modes of etiotropic therapy.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adult
Antigen-Antibody Complex / analysis
Complement System Proteins / analysis
Erythema Multiforme / diagnosis
Erythema Multiforme / etiology*
Erythema Multiforme / immunology
Female
Herpes Simplex / complications*
Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
Herpes Simplex / immunology
Humans
Immunoglobulin M / analysis
Male
Recurrence

Substances

Antigen-Antibody Complex
Immunoglobulin M
Complement System Proteins