title: Herpetic neonatal pustular rash.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: St. George's Hospital, Microbiology, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT, UK.
authors.forename: Manjula
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meda
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Godden
authors.forename: Dianne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Irish