Cutaneous herpes simplex virus, type I, in association with Staphylococcus aureus in an infant.
A 9-month-old infant was diagnosed as having impetigo of the central face. Her clinical condition deteriorated despite treatment with intravenous antibiotics. Viral and bacterial cultures grew herpes simplex virus type I and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. The patient's condition improved rapidly with antiviral treatment in combination with antibiotics. Recognition of the possibility of a combined viral and bacterial infection is important so that adequate treatment is not delayed.
Vinson
R P
RP
Dermatology Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA.
Keller
R A
RA
Keeling
J H
JH
D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D007223:Infant; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification