A 5-day-old female is transferred from another hospital due to irritability and a worsening pustular rash. The mother’s pregnancy, labor and delivery was complicated by a group B strep-positive ...

The pathogenesis of erythema toxicum neonatorum is not well understood but may arise secondary to skin contact with meconium. Some studies have suggested that an abnormal immunologic reaction to ...

The incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in the UK and Ireland increased dramatically over 15 years, and outcomes remained poor, with mortality and long-term neurologic ...

Infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) can lead to a skin rash. Early signs include burning and tingling, after which sores appear that can turn into blisters or pustules. Treatment with ...

Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to new findings. This is significant because of ...

Baby acne, or neonatal acne, is common and usually clears up on its own. Some rashes may need treatment, however, so it is important to know the difference between baby acne, rashes, and other skin ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The pregnancy was diagnosed by a local health clinic 35 weeks earlier, but no follow-up visits were made. The 20 ...

A mother in the U.K. is speaking about the dangers of an oft-overlooked virus that could be life-threatening for young children after her son contracted herpes likely through a kiss from a relative.

Scabies is most often a clinical diagnosis because of characteristic features. However, in uncertain cases skin scraping may be performed. This involves scraping a fresh, non-excoriated burrow with an ...