Eczema vaccinatum: A rare condition where a person who has eczema and is exposed to vaccinia through vaccination. The condition can occur even if the inoculation doesn't occur directly onto eczematous skin. The virus can also be transferred to an eczema sufferer from a recently vaccinated person. Severe untreated cases can result in death. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Eczema vaccinatum is available below.
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A now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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