Congenital herpes infection: An unusual presentation

Authors

  • Shyam Sundar Mina
  • Gunvant Singh Eske
  • Archana Kashyap

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2017.v04.i01.028

Keywords:

Antiviral, Herpes infection, Newborn, Ocular

Abstract

Maternal genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, asymptomatic in 70% of cases. Mostly infection is acquired during intrapartum period or postnatally through contact with mucocutaneous lesions. Primary neonatal herpetic infection outside the oral cavity is uncommon, but there are well-documented ocular cases, with or without associated oral lesions. A high index of clinical suspicion is the key for early antiviral treatment initiation and better outcome.

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Published

2017-03-28

Issue

Section

Case Reports

How to Cite

Congenital herpes infection: An unusual presentation. (2017). Indian Journal of Child Health, 4(1), 104-106. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2017.v04.i01.028