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Fatal Neonatal Herpes Simplex Infection Likely from Unrecognized Breast Lesions.
1Department of Pediatrics, Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, AL, USA Department of Pediatrics, Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL, USA The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Huntsville, AL, USA scottfieldmd@gmail.com.
Summary
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can cause fatal neonatal disease, even from non-genital sources like breast lesions. Healthcare workers must recognize this rare but lethal transmission risk in newborns.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is highly prevalent.
- Neonatal herpes is typically acquired via genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
- HSV-1 transmission, especially extragenital, can lead to severe neonatal outcomes.
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