Comprehensiveness of Testing Among Herpes Simplex Virus Infected Infants: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Christopher M. Pruitt, Lise E. Nigrovic, Stephen B. Freedman, Stuart A. Bradin, Sarah J. Curtis, Todd W. Lyons, Aaron S. Miller, Pamela J. Okada, Suzanne M. Schmidt, David Schnadower, Joanna E. Thomson, Andrea T. Cruz

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Abstract

Despite clear testing recommendations for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in infants, few data exist on the comprehensiveness of HSV testing in practice. In a 23-center study of 112 infants with confirmed HSV disease, less than one-fifth had all recommended testing performed, highlighting the need for increased awareness of and adherence to testing recommendations for this vulnerable population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)851-853
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume41
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2022

Keywords

  • cerebrospinal fluid
  • herpes simplex virus
  • infant
  • polymerase chain reaction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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