Cutaneous viral infections: understanding their etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment approaches

• Autores: Paola Nathaly Camacho Jiménez, Yuliana Lisbeth Merino Jimenez, Maritza Isi Suárez Chávez, Gabriela Alejandra Silva Alcívar, Pablo Esteban Pupiales Angamarca
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 7, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.78.15.001
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  • español

    Este artículo profundizará en la etiología de las infecciones virales cutáneas, dilucidará sus manifestaciones clínicas y evaluará los enfoques terapéuticos actuales, con el objetivo de mejorar la comprensión y los resultados de los pacientes en el ámbito de la virología dermatológica.

  • English

    This paper will delve into the etiology of cutaneous viral infections, elucidate their clinical manifestations, and evaluate current treatment approaches, ultimately seeking to enhance understanding and improve patient outcomes in the realm of dermatological virology.

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