Cutaneous herpes simplex virus, type I, in association with Staphylococcus aureus in an infant

Vinson, R.P.; Keller, R.A.; Keeling, J.H.

Cutis 58(3): 227-229

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 8886538
Document Number: 468756
A 9-month-old infant was diagnosed as having impetigo of the central face. Her clinical condition deteriorated despite treatment with intravenous antibiotics. Viral and bacterial cultures grew herpes simplex virus type I and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. The patient's condition improved rapidly with antiviral treatment in combination with antibiotics. Recognition of the possibility of a combined viral and bacterial infection is important so that adequate treatment is not delayed.

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