Herpes simplex virus DNA in occult lesions: demonstration by the polymerase chain reaction

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991 May;24(5 Pt 1):689-92. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(91)70103-9.

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus DNA was identified by the polymerase chain reaction with primers specific for the herpes DNA polymerase gene. A herpes-specific amplimer was detected in two of three cases in which the clinical and histologic features were inconclusive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • DNA, Viral / analysis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Facial Dermatoses / microbiology
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
  • Herpes Simplex / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction*
  • Simplexvirus / genetics
  • Simplexvirus / isolation & purification*
  • Skin / microbiology
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • DNA, Viral