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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?
Adnan Mir
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Pediatrics
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Pediatrics

Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

1250 Waters Place, 
Bronx, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Adnan Mir is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Necrotizing Granuloma, and Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst.

Caroline P. Halverstam
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex

Montefiore Department Of Dermatology

1250 Waters Place- Tower II, 6th Floor, 
Bronx, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Caroline Halverstam, MD, FAAD, is an attending dermatologist and Associate Professor at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Halverstam’s clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of general and complex medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, vitiligo, skin cancer and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Halverstam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Alopecia Areata.

 
 
 
 
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Julia K. Gittler
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex
Advanced in Congenital Herpes Simplex

Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

1250 Waters Place, 
Bronx, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Julia K. Gittler, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gittler’s clinical areas of focus include all areas of pediatric dermatology, including eczema, vascular and other birthmarks, acne, genetic skin disorders and other pediatric dermatologic conditions. Dr. Gittler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Herpes Simplex. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Herpes Simplex, TORCH Syndrome, Atopic Dermatitis, and Kerion Celsi.

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