Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis and Encephalomalacia Due to Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in a Premature Infant

• Main Authors: Mi Hye Bae (Author), Na Rae Lee (Author), Young Mi Han (Author), Lira Yoon (Author), Young Mi Kim (Author), Shin Yun Byun (Author), Jae Jung Lee (Author), Han Jo Kwon (Author), Min Jung Kwak (Author), Kyung Hee Park (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Neonatology, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common pathogen, that causes a broad spectrum of diseases, ranging from minor skin infections to severe encephalitis and widespread infections. Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), one of the most serious manifestations of HSV infection, is defined as a rapidly progressing n...