Bilateral acute retinal necrosis with encephalitis in a premature infant.
Eur J Ophthalmol
; 32(1): NP185-NP186, 2022 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Neonatal herpes infections can be extremely severe and their early recognition allows for appropriate management and increases the child's chances of survival. CASE DESCRIPTION We report the case of a premature infant born by vaginal delivery and transferred to intensive care after neonatal misadaptation. Examination of the fundus revealed lesions of acute bilateral retinal necrosis, strongly suggesting a herpetic etiology.CONCLUSIONS:
This case highlights the clinical benefit of an ophthalmologic exam in newborns with equivocal brain lesions. Herein, the fundus examination allowed for high suspicion of herpes virus infection.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Necrose Retiniana Aguda
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Encefalite por Herpes Simples
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Herpes Simples
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Doenças do Prematuro
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article