Congenital Herpes Simplex Overview

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What is the definition of Congenital Herpes Simplex?
Congenital herpes simplex is when an infant is born infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is a contagious sexually transmitted disease that can infect a fetus while in the uterus or during vaginal delivery.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Herpes Simplex?
Symptoms of congenital herpes simplex may include persistent fever, vesicles (fluid-filled blisters) on the skin and mucous membranes, sepsis, low body temperature, irritability, lethargy, respiratory distress, shallow or abnormal breathing (apnea), abdominal distention, enlarged liver, fluid in the abdomen (ascites), conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), yellowing of skin and whites of eyes (jaundice), seizures, and coma.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Herpes Simplex?
While there is no cure for congenital herpes simplex, treatment includes intravenous administration of the antiviral medication, acyclovir, followed by oral acyclovir suppressive therapy. Infants with eyes affected by congenital herpes simplex are additionally treated with topical 1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 0.15% ganciclovir.
Who are the top Congenital Herpes Simplex Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Tatjana Cavlek-Vilibic
Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Tatjana Cavlek-Vilibic
Zagreb, HR 

Tatjana Cavlek-Vilibic practices in Zagreb, Croatia. Ms. Cavlek-Vilibic is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. Her top areas of expertise are TORCH Syndrome, Encephalitis, West Nile Virus Infection, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Thomas Ferenc
Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Thomas Ferenc
Zagreb, HR 

Thomas Ferenc practices in Zagreb, Croatia. Mr. Ferenc is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Herpes Simplex, Arbovirosis, TORCH Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Sergio M. Marba
Distinguished in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Sergio M. Marba
Campinas, SP, BR 

Sergio Marba practices in Campinas, Brazil. Marba is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. Their top areas of expertise are Congenital Herpes Simplex, Neonatal Sepsis, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, and Premature Infant.

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