Erythema Multiforme

Description

Erythema Multiforme
Sola CA, Beute TC 14(3). 90
Publication Type: Journal Article

Abstract:
An active duty male Soldier presents to your clinic with concerns of blister-like lesions on both hands and feet several weeks after receiving immunizations. He is diagnosed with erythema multiforme (EM), a hypersensitivity reaction that is typically self-resolving. This article reviews the etiologies, pathophysiology, course, diagnosis, and treatment of erythema multiforme.

Keywords: erythema multiforme; vaccines; smallpox; typhoid; anthrax
PMID: 25344713

DOI: 10.55460/BL7L-501P