Cutaneous neonatal herpes simplex virus infection type 2: a case report

AUTOR(ES)

Bittencourt, Maraya de Jesus Semblano, Freitas, Lívia Karlla Marinho, Drago, Marion Guimarães, Carvalho, Alessandra Haber, Nascimento, Bianca Angelina Macêdo do

FONTE

An. Bras. Dermatol.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-04

RESUMO

Abstract Neonatal herpes is a serious condition. Newborns can be contaminated in utero via transplacental hematogenic transmission, upon delivery (the most frequent route), or during the postnatal period (indirect transmission). Optimal management requires prompt and accurate recognition, particularly in newborns, in order to prevent complications. Acyclovir is the treatment of choice, but its implementation is often delayed while awaiting test results, such as PCR and serology. Cytology for diagnostic purposes is rarely used in dermatology, despite the quick and reliable results. We report a case of neonatal herpes caused by type 2 herpes simplex virus diagnosed by cytology.

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