title: Herpes simplex virus type 1 infections presenting at birth.
abstract: Two cases of intra-uterine acquired neonatal herpes simplex type I presented with atypical skin lesions apparent at or shortly after birth; the timing and appearance of the lesions meant that herpes virus infections were not considered to be the most likely diagnosis. Once herpes simplex was diagnosed, both infants were treated with acyclovir. Prompt diagnosis and institution of acyclovir are imperative for a favourable outcome from neonatal herpes infections.
authors.affiliation: Microbiology Department, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Garland
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kitchen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000635:transmission; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000151:congenital* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011379:Prognosis