Neonatal herpes simplex infection

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-3782(13)70108-7Get rights and content

Abstract

Neonatal HSV infections are severe events. Due to the presence of non-specific findings, the diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion; in fact, a prompt institution of Acyclovir therapy is fundamental to reduce the burden of mortality and neurological morbidity frequently associated with this disease. Here, we review the most recent evidence in the management of neonatal HSV infections.

References (10)

  • KM Gutierrez et al.

    Herpes simplex virus infections

  • SW Pinninti et al.

    Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections

    Pediatr Clin North Am

    (2013)
  • JT Schiffer et al.

    Rapid host immune response and viral dynamics in herpes simplex virus-2 infection

    Nat Med

    (2013)
  • L Corey et al.

    Maternal and neonatal herpes simplex virus infections

    N Engl J Med

    (2009)
  • L Pickering et al.

    Herpes simplex

There are more references available in the full text version of this article.

Cited by (0)

View full text
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.