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Herpes simplex type II infection in monozygotic twins

J Wareham1, H Harris, I Whitman

  • 1Methodist Children's Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis 46206-1367, USA.

The unusual occurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II infection in a set of monozygotic premature twins is described. The cases highlight the difficulty of early diagnosis of HSV disease in the absence of a positive maternal history and cutaneous lesions. Risk factors for mortality and morbidity are discussed.

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