Oral and perioral herpes simplex virus infection type I in a five-month-old infant: A case report

paythelady.612 shared this article with you from Inoreader Oral and perioral herpes simplex virus infection type I in a five-month-old infant: A case report Μέσω pubmed: "world j clin cases"... World J Clin Cases. 2021 Jan 26;9(3):685-689. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.685. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a highly infectious pathogen that is easily transmitted via the bodily fluids of an infected individual. This virus usually affects individuals older than six months of age, and rarely causes lesions or symptoms in younger patients. CASE SUMMARY: We present the case of a five-month-old healthy girl who presented with painful herpetic gingivostomatitis and perioral vesicles. We discuss the pathophysiology of primary HSV infection and the effect of maternal antibodies on the infant's immune system. In addition, we explain the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of HSV infection in young infants. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of HSV infections to decrease the risk of developing severe complications and death. PMID:33553409 | PMC:PMC7829727 | DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.685 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.