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Congenital Herpes Simplex Virus InfectionsReport of Three Cases and Review of the Literature
Paul J. Honig, MD;
Jay Holzwanger, MD;
James J. Leyden, MD
Arch Dermatol. 1979;115(11):1329-1333.
Abstract
Three infants with congenital herpes simplex virus infection were examined and treated. One demonstrated findings of individual vesicles on an erythematous base; another had pustules. The children were treated with vidarabine intravenously. Two of the three survived. The literature suggests a potential increase in the occurrence of this infection in neonates. Since the dermatologist is often asked to aid in the diagnosis of this entity and early recognition is vital, it is important to be familiar with the possible causes of vesicopustular lesions, as well as the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and current forms of treatment of congenital herpes simplex virus infections.
(Arch Dermatol 115:1329-1333, 1979)
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Dr Honig), the Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Drs Holzwanger and Leyden), and the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 5, 1979.
Deceased.
Reprint requests to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Dr Honig).
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