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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?
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
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Montefiore Department Of Dermatology

1250 Waters Place- Tower II, 6th Floor, 
Bronx, NY 
866-633-8255
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Caroline Halverstam is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Halverstam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Congenital Herpes Simplex, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Halverstam is currently accepting new patients.

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

Thomas Ferenc practices practicing medicine in Zagreb, Croatia. Mr. Ferenc is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Herpes Simplex, Arbovirosis, TORCH Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Appendectomy.

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

Tatjana Cavlek-Vilibic practices practicing medicine in Zagreb, Croatia. Ms. Cavlek-Vilibic is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses TORCH Syndrome, West Nile Virus Infection, Encephalitis, Arbovirosis, and Liver Transplant.

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