Intrauterine herpes simplex virus type one infection presenting with skin erosions and ulcers: Masking as neonatal sepsis

Abstract

Neonatal infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) either type 1 or type 2 can be acquired in utero, intrapartum, and postnatally. We report a case of intrauterine HSV type 1 infection with atypical cutaneous manifestations, misdiagnosed initially as neonatal sepsis. A high index of suspicion with diverse cutaneous manifestations kept in mind is necessary to diagnose infants with intrauterine HSV infection.