Open AccessHerpetic neonatal pustular rash
Author(s) -
Manjula Meda,
Charles Godden,
Dianne Irish
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1149
Subject(s) - medicine , rash , dermatology , aciclovir , pediatrics , immunology , virus , herpesviridae , viral disease
Pustular rash in a neonate is very common and is usually associated with staphylococcal infection. The present report describes the case of a 12-day-old neonate with a pustular rash, secondary to herpes simplex infection. A high index of suspicion is necessary in neonates presenting with suggestive signs, especially with negative bacterial cultures. Prompt initiation of aciclovir treatment after obtaining diagnostic samples may be life-saving.