Singla M, Borowicz S, Shahid R, Nica A. Disseminated HSV-1 in a five-year-old immunocompetent child: case report.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2007;
39:628-30. [PMID:
17577833 DOI:
10.1080/00365540601124054]
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Abstract
Disseminated herpes simplex virus-1 is usually seen in the neonatal period or in immunocompromized individuals. We present a 5-y-old immunocompetent child who was diagnosed with disseminated HSV-1 after he presented with fever and seizures. He had multiorgan failure and DIC, but had an excellent outcome after treatment with acyclovir.
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