Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
Conditions
Keywords
Herpetic gingivostomatitis, Herpes simplex virus, Perioral lesions, Infants, Case report, Herpes simplex virus type 1, Oral lesions
Brief summary
A five-month-old healthy girl who presented with painful herpetic gingivostomatitis and perioral vesicles.
Detailed description
The investigators present the case of a five-month-old healthy girl who presented with painful herpetic gingivostomatitis and perioral vesicles. The investigators discuss the pathophysiology of primary herpes simplex virus infection and the effect of maternal antibodies on the infant's immune system. In addition, the investigators explain the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of herpes simplex virus infection in young infants.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTDiagnosis and treatment of the case
The infant was transferred to a hospital for better management of her infection. She was immediately started on intravenous acyclovir (20 mg/kg/6 h/5 d) while acetaminophen suppositories (80 mg/8 h/5 d) were given to lower her body temperature. In addition, other palliative drugs, such as diphenhydramine syrup (12.5 mg/5 mL, 2.5 mL orally) once-a-night for five days, were given to ease the effort of drinking and to aid in achieving good sleep. Upon completion of five days of therapy, the patient showed complete recovery and was subsequently discharged from the hospital free from symptoms.
Sponsors
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Five-months-old infants or younger
Exclusion criteria
* Six-months-old infants or older
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health condition | one week | Number of tests were performed and different drugs were administered |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed