Herpes Simplex Virus DNAemia Preceding Neonatal Disease.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.01.042.
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Abstract
Polymerase chain reaction testing of blood for herpes simplex virus (HSV) is recommended for newborns delivered to mothers with active genital HSV lesions at delivery. We report an infant who had a positive blood HSV polymerase chain reaction test before the onset of clinical signs of HSV disease.
Medical subject headings
- DNA, Viral
- Herpes Simplex