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Neonatal stridor in association with herpes simplex infection of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. R. Sharp ,
S. P. A. Blaney  and
G. A. J. Morrison
H. R. Sharp*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK.
S. P. A. Blaney
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK.
G. A. J. Morrison
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr H. R. Sharp, F.R.C.S., Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH.
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Abstract

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the neonatal period may be confined to the eyes, skin and upper aerodigestive tract or may be widely disseminated to other organs, with particular recognition of involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) causing herpes encephalitis (Whitley et al., 1980a, b; Andersen, 1987).

Primary laryngeal HSV infection is extremely uncommon. We present a case of acute neonatal stridor secondary to such localized disease and discuss its management.

Keywords

Respiratory soundsNeonatalHerpes simplexAcyclovir
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 12 , December 1998 , pp. 1192 - 1193
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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