Management of Neonatal Herpes Simplex Infection: A Rare Case of Blepharoconjunctivitis and Concurrent Epithelial and Stromal Keratitis
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2016.1242017
Abstract: Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) infection is frequent in adults but it is uncommon in newborns, and can be devastating, probably due to an immature immune system. Despite being a rare condition in children,… read more here.
Keywords: hsv; rare case; neonatal herpes; infection ... See more keywords
"Neonatal Herpes Simplex virus: Cutaneous Recurrence is Common on Stopping Prophylactic Suppression Therapy".
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac098
Abstract: Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a potentially devastating disease. Data on recurrence of disease while on suppressive therapy is limited. We reviewed cases of neonatal HSV. Prematurity was associated with more recurrence. No… read more here.
Keywords: simplex virus; therapy; recurrence; virus cutaneous ... See more keywords
Real-World Data on Cutaneous Recurrences Following Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Disease.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac110
Abstract: Though primarily used to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes, suppressive oral acyclovir therapy following neonatal herpes simplex virus disease also decreases cutaneous recurrences. Skin recurrences can still occur, however, and understanding their frequency is helpful in managing… read more here.
Keywords: cutaneous recurrences; virus disease; simplex virus; neonatal herpes ... See more keywords
2078. Adherence to Laboratory Screening Recommendations for Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection at a Tertiary Children’s Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1734
Abstract: Abstract Background Though American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publications detail the precise laboratory evaluation to perform for suspected neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, significant practice variability persists. The primary aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: hsv; delivery; infection; neonatal herpes ... See more keywords
Incidence and Characteristics of Neonatal Herpes: Comparison of Two Population-Based Data Sources, New York City, 2006–2015
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000923
Abstract: Background Neonatal herpes (nHSV) is a potentially fatal disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during the neonatal period. Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections are not nationally notifiable, and varying incidence rates have been… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal herpes; surveillance; incidence; population ... See more keywords
Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children: 2009–2015
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-3233
Abstract: In a multistate Medicaid population from 2009 to 2015, neonatal HSV infection incidence has increased markedly and is associated with substantial health care use. BrightcoveDefaultPlayer10.1542/6138657595001PEDS-VA_2018-3233 Video Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine the incidence, mortality, and health… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; neonatal herpes; infection; medicaid ... See more keywords