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Cutaneous neonatal herpes simplex virus infection type 2: a case report
Bittencourt, Maraya de Jesus Semblano; Freitas, Lívia Karlla Marinho; Drago, Marion Guimarães; Carvalho, Alessandra Haber; Nascimento, Bianca Angelina Macêdo do.
  • Bittencourt, Maraya de Jesus Semblano; Universidade Federal do Pará. Belém. BR
  • Freitas, Lívia Karlla Marinho; Universidade Federal do Pará. Belém. BR
  • Drago, Marion Guimarães; Universidade Federal do Pará. Belém. BR
  • Carvalho, Alessandra Haber; Universidade Federal do Pará. Belém. BR
  • Nascimento, Bianca Angelina Macêdo do; Universidade Federal do Pará. Belém. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 91(2): 216-218, Mar.-Apr. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-781357
ABSTRACT
Abstract Neonatal herpes is a serious condition. Newborns can be contaminated in utero via transplacental hematogenic transmission, upon delivery (the most frequent route), or during the postnatal period (indirect transmission). Optimal management requires prompt and accurate recognition, particularly in newborns, in order to prevent complications. Acyclovir is the treatment of choice, but its implementation is often delayed while awaiting test results, such as PCR and serology. Cytology for diagnostic purposes is rarely used in dermatology, despite the quick and reliable results. We report a case of neonatal herpes caused by type 2 herpes simplex virus diagnosed by cytology.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Herpesvirus 2, Human / Herpes Simplex Limits: Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Pará/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Herpesvirus 2, Human / Herpes Simplex Limits: Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Pará/BR