ECZEMA VACCINATUM
\ˈɛkzəmə vˌaksɪnˈɑːtəm], \ˈɛkzəmə vˌaksɪnˈɑːtəm], \ˈɛ_k_z_ə_m_ə v_ˌa_k_s_ɪ_n_ˈɑː_t_ə_m]\
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a now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles
By Princeton University
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A disseminated vesicular-pustular eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus (HERPESVIRUS HOMINUS), the VACCINIA VIRUS, or Varicella zoster (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It is usually superimposed on a preexisting, inactive or active, atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.