Other names: Congenital Herpes Simplex; Neonatal Herpes Simplex

Congenital herpes simplex is a viral infection that is transmitted from a mother to a baby either while baby is in the uterus, in the birth canal during delivery or soon after birth. Congenital herpes simplex is a rare but serious infection and a delay in diagnosis or treatment increases the mortality and morbidity of the infant. There are three clinical groups that congenital herpes simplex can be separated into depending on area of body affected, and each clinical group has different symptoms and clinical outcomes. Central nervous system herpes (CNS) occurs when lesions are in nervous system and brain. Skin, eyes and mouth herpes (SEM) involves external body lesions and in disseminated herpes (DIS) the infection can affect multiple organs of the body.

Drugs used to treat Herpes Simplex - Congenital