Test Your Knowledge: Ten Questions about Eczema Herpeticum

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Question 1. Based on the evidence to date, which of the following describes the incidence of eczema herpeticum? The incidence has probably not changed over the last 50 years The incidence is probably falling The incidence is probably increasing Question 2. Based on epidemiological data, in patients with atopic dermatitis (eczema), which one of the following is most likely to predispose them to developing eczema herpeticum? Low total levels of serum IgE Earlier onset of atopic dermatitis Corticosteroid treatment Question 3. Which one of the following statements best refl ects the association between eczema herpeticum and other skin diseases? Eczema herpeticum most commonly occurs in patients with pre-existing atopic dermatitis Eczema herpeticum only occurs in patients with preexisting atopic dermatitis Eczema herpeticum can occur in a variety of skin diseases, all of which are either allergic or autoimmune This quiz is related to the Learning Forum article in the November issue of PLoS Medicine