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Herpes simplex hepatitis with chronic cholestasis in a newborn
S Marret1, C Buffet-Janvresse, J Metayer
1Clinique de Pédiatrie et de Puériculture, CHU, Rouen, France.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Neonatal herpes simplex infection with liver involvement has a poor prognosis. This case highlights delayed treatment and misleading diagnostic information leading to a fatal outcome in a neonate with chronic cholestasis.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Hepatology
Background:
- Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, particularly with central nervous system or hepatic involvement, carries a significant mortality rate.
- Early antiviral therapy is crucial for improving outcomes, but its effectiveness can be limited by diagnostic challenges and treatment delays.