Herpes simplex virus type 2 acute retinal necrosis 9 years after neonatal herpes.
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چکیده
Many cases of acute retinal necrosis caused by HSV-2 have been reported in children, teenagers, and young adults as a result of reactivation of congenital or neonatal infections, which may have been subclinical. Pediatricians should be aware of this entity and alert to recurrences that may be delayed by years.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of pediatrics
دوره 146 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005