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* Occurs in children born to mothers who had primary [[HSV-1]] or [[HSV-2]] during pregnancy |
* Occurs in children born to mothers who had primary [[HSV-1]] or [[HSV-2]] during pregnancy |
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* Characterized by microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and |
* Characterized by [[Causes::microcephaly]], [[Causes::hydrocephalus]], [[Causes::chorioretinitis]], and skin findings |
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** Rash may be vesicular, bullous, or cicatricial |
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** Rash either present at birth or within a few days |
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** Two thirds have severe CNS involvement |
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Revision as of 01:21, 21 July 2020
- Occurs in children born to mothers who had primary HSV-1 or HSV-2 during pregnancy
- Characterized by microcephaly, hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis, and skin findings
- Rash may be vesicular, bullous, or cicatricial
- Rash either present at birth or within a few days
- Two thirds have severe CNS involvement
