Framboesiform lesions in primary herpes simplex infection: a case report.

Abstract

SUMMARY A 27 year old homosexual man developed unusual sacral lesions during a disseminated primary herpetic attack, which was confirmed by viral culture and rising antibody titre. The lesions had a striking framboesiform appearance and healed without ulceration or scarring. Review of modern and historical published reports suggests that this may be the first illustrated description of such infection.

The great imitator revisited: the spectrum of atypical cutaneous manifestations of secondary syphilis

“…The term “framboesiform” is derived from framboise , the French word for “raspberry”. Its use stems from initial descriptions of non‐venereal treponematoses such as yaws . It has been used to describe nodular, vegetating, ulcerated, keratotic verrucous or moist syphilitic lesions .…”

“…Its use stems from initial descriptions of non-venereal treponematoses such as yaws. 38 It has been used to describe nodular, vegetating, ulcerated, keratotic verrucous or moist syphilitic lesions. 39,40 They can involve the scalp and the face, with a predilection for the periorificial region, 39,41 neck, trunk, extremities, genital area, 40 and palms, 42 or may be limited to the scalp.…”