Postnatal Acquisition of Herpes Simplex Virus by the Newborn Infant: A Review of the Literature
- 1 March 1979
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 63 (3) , 480-482
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.63.3.480
Abstract
The literature relating to the hazards of herpes simplex virus acquired by newborn infants after birth is reviewed. A total of 24 infants has been reported who have acquired the infection in this manner; 66% of these infants expired. Transmission of virus from mothers, adults (inctuding personnel) other than the mother, and other infants has been reported. In order to prevent this infrequent but life-threatening illness, separation of the newborn infant from any person with active lesions caused by herpes simplex virus is recommended.Keywords
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- Disseminated herpes simplex in newborn infantsJournal of Clinical Pathology, 1963