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. 2009:2009:bcr10.2008.1149.
doi: 10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1149. Epub 2009 May 13.

Herpetic neonatal pustular rash

Manjula Meda  1 , Charles Godden, Dianne Irish
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Herpetic neonatal pustular rash

Manjula Meda et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2009.

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.

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