Human Herpesvirus 6 Meningitis in a Neonatal Case
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چکیده
Incidence of human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) infection in the neonatal period has been reported few cases. HHV-6, commonly responsible for roseola, is known to establish during infancy and early childhood. A 14-day-old neonate, presented with a fever 38.3℃, primarily due an HHV-6 infection, was admitted our intensive care unit. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) his cerebrospinal fluid positive HHV-6. Additionally, serology PCR positive. We believe that can cause febrile newborn infants.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Neonatal medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2287-9412', '2287-9803']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5385/nm.2021.28.4.153