Pruritic Papular Eruption

Also written as PPE.

*Pruritic papular eruption (PPE):* Symmetrical, intensely itchy papules on extremities caused by hypersensitivity to insect bites in immune-dysregulated hosts.

What our notes say

• *Pruritic papular eruption (PPE):* Symmetrical, intensely itchy papules on extremities caused by hypersensitivity to insect bites in immune-dysregulated hosts. (HIV and opportunistic infections)

Study material on Pruritic Papular Eruption

• Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2
• Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2

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