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Case 1: A neonate with vesicular scalp lesions.

Authors :
Lavigne, Mikael
Kaplan, David M.
Doctor, Shaheen
Savlov, Deena
Source :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); May2016, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p175-172, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article describes the case of a baby with vasicular scalp lesions who was born to a 25-year-old primigravid without history of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV). The baby underwent a full septic workup and did not receive antiviral medication. The article discusses aplasia cutis congenita as a condition wherein the focal areas of dermis and epidermis are not present.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12057088
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
115257115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/21.4.175