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Revision as of 19:22, 25 May 2015
Background
- Causative agent: HSV-1 or HSV-2
- Risk greatest under 3 weeks of age. Greatest risk factors is primary maternal HSV at delivery.
Conjunctival disease may be manifestation of SEM disease.
Risk Factors in Neonatal Fever
^Acyclovir if:
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
CNS or disseminated disease
- Acyclovir 20 mg/kg/dose Q8 IV x 21 days
- Add Trifluridine ophthalmic solution Q2 hours for ocular involvement
- Always refer to Ophthalmologist immediately