Neonatal stridor in association with herpes simplex infection of the larynx.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the neonatal period may be confined to the eyes, skin and upper aerodigestive tract or may be widely disseminated to other organs, with particular recognition of involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) causing herpes encephalitis (Whitley et al., 1980a, b; Andersen, 1987). Primary laryngeal HSV infection is extremely uncommon. We present a case of acute neonatal stridor secondary to such localized disease and discuss its management.
Sharp
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
Blaney
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Morrison
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000821:virology; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D012135:Respiratory Sounds; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000821:virology
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir