title: [Herpes simplex virus infection in the newborn].
abstract: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a rare disease, but with serious sequelae in the newborn. Despite active treatment with high dose Acyclovir, prognosis on psychomotor development remains unfavorable. A short review of the recent literature about clinical forms, diagnosis, treatment, and disease prophylaxis is presented.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shentov
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tanchev
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents