Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption

**Definition:** A disseminated vesicular-pustular eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus (HERPESVIRUS HOMINIS), the VACCINIA VIRUS, or Varicella zoster (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It is usually superimposed on a preexisting, inactive or active, atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC).

**Tree numbers:** - C01.925.256.466.382.410 - C01.925.825.320.410 - C17.800.838.790.320.410

**Synonyms:** - Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption