Abstract
Neonatal herpetic infection is uncommon, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 3000 to 20,000 births. Ocular involvement most commonly consists of blepharoconjunctivitis or keratitis. We present a further manifestation of congenital herpes simplex virus (HSV) 2 infection.
MeSH terms
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Eye Infections, Viral / congenital
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Eye Infections, Viral / diagnosis
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Eye Infections, Viral / virology*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Herpes Genitalis / transmission*
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Herpes Genitalis / virology
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Herpesvirus 2, Human / genetics
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Herpesvirus 2, Human / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Macula Lutea / pathology*
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Macula Lutea / virology
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Retinal Diseases / congenital
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Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Retinal Diseases / virology*