His unique clinical presentation, together with the prospective accumulation of relevant ophthalmologic, virologic, and metabolic findings prompted this report. [jamanetwork.com]

This is almost certainly a much more common disease in underdeveloped communities than is at present appreciated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present a fatal case of a generalized HSV-1 infection in a 22-year-old female afflicted by acute lymphoblastic leukemia who was treated with polychemotherapy. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[3], [4] Disseminated disease is the most severe form of neonatal HSV infection. [4], [5] Infants with disseminated disease usually present between 10 and 12 days of life. [5] The clinical presentation is often characterized by sepsis syndrome, with [jcnonweb.com]

HERPETIC WITLOW Herpetic witlow presents as swelling, erythema, vesicles, and ulcerations of the distal fingers. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

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  Fever, malaise, headache, and sore throat are presenting features. The vesicles rupture to form ulcerative lesions with grayish exudates on the tonsils and the posterior pharynx. [www1.cgmh.org.tw]

  Primary maternal infection may present as a flu-like syndrome with fever, headache, malaise, and myalgias. Many individuals with HSV-2 may never have sores or have only very mild symptoms. [perinatology.com]

  Primary infection can present with generalized symptoms of fever and malaise as well. The painful lesions last for 10-14 days and are grouped. Primary infection can also be completely asymptomatic. [clinicaladvisor.com]

  About 10 per cent of primary infections cause a more severe form of disease manifested by fever and malaise. [www2.health.vic.gov.au]

  May have generalised symptoms of a viral illness (upper respiratory tract infection, mild fever, malaise). May experience photophobia. In immunocompromised individuals and neonates: may become generalised and life-threatening. [patient.info]

Disseminated Herpes Simplex Virus doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182841753 In the Trenches In Brief Author Information Authors Article Metrics Metrics The workup for febrile illness in pregnancy can be exhaustive and should include a systematic, stepwise approach [journals.lww.com]

After 10 days of IV ACV therapy, her liver function tests dramatically improved, but her encephalopathy persisted, mandating further workup. [acgcasereports.gi.org]

This text not only outlines the various disease patterns but gives guidance to rational treatment with antiviral agents. [books.google.com]

It is worth mentioning that they began their treatment on the 20th day of the infant's illness. [healio.com]

Abstract Patients with immunodeficiency or treatment-related immunosuppression are at an increased risk of developing severe herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the case of deteriorating clinical condition under acyclovir treatment even if the absence of demonstration of increased CSF HSV viral load, the possibility of acyclovir resistant HSE and the addition of foscarnet to the acyclovir treatment might be [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In typical presentations, treatment should not be delayed by waiting for laboratory confirmation. Patient-initiated treatment upon first sign of recurrence is effective. [info.gov.hk]

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Where dissemination occurs, infection carries a grave prognosis. Infection is particularly dangerous in premature infants. In mature infants, infection 10 days or more after birth carries a much improved prognosis. [virology-online.com]

It considers diagnosis and prognosis according to infection category, along with testing modalities and limitations. [cps.ca]

According to the involved organs there are 3 main categories of neonatal HSV, which are characterized by different manifestations and prognosis. (1) HSV localized to the skin, eye and/or mouth, this accounts for 45 % of cases and is generally associated [docksci.com]

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Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging did not show any findings consistent with infarcts, but it did show juxtocortical and periventricular white matter signal abnormality in the parietal lobes, which were of nonspecific etiology. [acgcasereports.gi.org]

Only by specific virologie and serologic laboratory procedures and a high index of suspicion may the viral etiology be proved. [healio.com]

Etiology of clinical proctitis among men who have sex with men. Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Jan 15. 38 (2):300-2. [Medline]. Bissessor M, Fairley CK, Read T, Denham I, Bradshaw C, Chen M. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Noninfectious etiologies include cardiac disease and inborn errors of metabolism. [jcnonweb.com]

Infants admitted with pneumonia of uncertain etiology who do not improve after 24 h on antibiotics, especially if the radiographic picture is consistent with viral pneumonia. [cps.ca]

Varicella Epidemiology and Infectivity Clinical Manifestations Differential Diagnosis from Smallpox Complications Varicella pneumonias Encephalitis Purpura Fulminans. Haemorrhagic Chickenpox Congenital and Neonatal Varicella 7. [elsevier.com]

Herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy and in neonate: status of art of epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy and prevention. Virol J 2009 Occurrence of cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus infections in pregnancy. [perinatology.com]

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: review of the epidemiology and outcome. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2002; 57 :245–256. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 8. Fowler KB, Stagno S, Pass RF. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herpes simplex virus type 2: epidemiology and management options in developing countries. Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Feb. 83(1):16-22. [Medline]. [Full Text]. Levett PN. Seroprevalence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 in Barbados. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong STD/AIDS Update 1999;5:7-8. Lo JY, Lim WW, Ho DW, Field PR, Cunningham AL. [info.gov.hk]

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Pathophysiology All herpes viruses are enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses. The DNA sequences of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are very similar, but differences in their envelope proteins allow for serologic distinction between the two. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Pathophysiology: HSV, belonging to the family Herpesviridae and to the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, is a double-stranded DNA virus characterized by the following unique biological properties: Neurovirulence (the capacity to invade and replicate in the [www1.cgmh.org.tw]

The virus interacts with the components and receptors of lipoproteins, which may lead to its development. [28] [29] Pathophysiology Herpes shedding [30] HSV-2 genital 15–25% of days HSV-1 oral 6–33% of days HSV-1 genital 5% of days HSV-2 oral 1% of days [en.wikipedia.org]

Topical antibiotic ointments may be applied to eroded or crusted lesions to prevent secondary infection and accelerate wound healing. [dermquest.com]

Herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy and in neonate: status of art of epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy and prevention. Virol J 2009 Occurrence of cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus infections in pregnancy. [perinatology.com]

This helps prevent an outbreak at the time of delivery. C-section is recommended for pregnant women who have a new herpes sore and are in labor. [medlineplus.gov]

They can, therefore, shorten and prevent attacks but a single course cannot prevent future attacks. Repeated courses may be prescribed, or the medication may be taken continuously to prevent frequent attacks. [dermnetnz.org]