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Vol. 91. Issue 2.
Pages 94-96 (February 2016)
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Vol. 91. Issue 2.
Pages 94-96 (February 2016)
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Stromal keratitis in a neonate: Herpes virus a diagnosis to consider
Queratitis estromal en un recién nacido. Etiología herpética, un posible diagnóstico
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H. Sánchez-Tocinoa,
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, A. Villanuevaa, L. Giraldoa, J.M. Anglésa, M.E. Pérez-Gutiérrezb
a Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
b Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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Table 1. IgG and IgM antibody levels with indirect immunofluorescence for HSV and HZV.
Abstract
Objective

Neonatal herpes simple virus (HSV) keratitis, relatively uncommon are associated with significant morbidity.

Case report

The case is presented of a newborn girl who developed herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratoconjunctivitis, despite a vaginal delivery, and the absence of medical history or active clinical maternal HSV infection. Diagnosis relies on a high level of clinical suspicion and the use of diagnostic tests.

Discussion

Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis, although relatively uncommon, is associated with significant morbidity.

Keywords:
Neonatal herpes infection
Herpetic neonatal keratitis
Congenital ocular keratitis
Neonatal stromal keratitis
Herpetic infection neonatal
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Objetivo

La queratitis neonatal por herpes simple es un proceso infrecuente asociado con una morbilidad significativa.

Caso clínico

Se presenta el caso de una niña recién nacida vía vaginal que desarrolla una queratoconjuntivitis, en ausencia de historia médica maternal de infección activa por herpes simple. El diagnóstico se realizó en base a la alta sospecha clínica y el uso de pruebas diagnósticas.

Discusión

La queratitis neonatal por herpes simple es un proceso infrecuente asociado con una morbilidad significativa.

Palabras clave:
Infección de herpes neonatal
Queratitis herpética neonatal
Queratitis ocular congénita
Queratitis estromal neonatal
Infección herpética neonatal

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