Abstract
Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are one of the most severe of all infections acquired during the perinatal period. HSV 2 accounts for majority of the neonatal HSV infections with intrapartum route being the most common pathway for transmission to the newborn. Clinical presentation can vary from skin involvement to disseminated infection, which when present has high mortality and neurological morbidity. Here we report a newborn with refractory seizures, acute infarct on MRI and was diagnosed as a case of HSV encephalitis. Baby was treated with antiviral drug and was discharged successfully and now in follow up.
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