The Febrile Baby: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Disease in the Neonate
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „The Febrile Baby: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Disease in the Neonate“ von Brian Alverson, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 4 – Selective Sub-Internship“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following findings would be most concerning for possible HSV infection?
- Hypothermia
- Maternal history of chronic genital herpes
- Low birth weight
- Lack of immunizations
- Lack of prenatal care
What is the route of Herpes simplex infection in a neonate?
- Mother to child
- Droplets
- Unsterile delivery equipment
- Waterborne infection
- Exposure in NICU from other neonates
Which of the following is the test of choice in identifying patients with disseminated herpes simplex infection?
- HSV PCR of blood
- HSV PCR of CSF
- Viral culture
- Liver function test
- HSV PCR of urine
When is the treatment with acyclovir typically initiated in a neonate with suspected HSV?
- After taking a culture sample for HSV.
- After HSV PCR of CSF is positive.
- After the HSV PCR of urine is positive.
- After liver function test result abnormal.
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Dozent des Vortrages The Febrile Baby: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Disease in the Neonate
Brian Alverson, MD
Dr. Brian Alverson is the Residency Director at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and a Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Until 2022, he has been a Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, as well as the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island, USA.
He obtained his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and is currently also the Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Education at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.
Due to his achievements in pediatric education, he has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Alverson teaches courses on Pediatrics.
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Great lecture! I learned tons. It shows that the instructor masters the topic and is able to give a clear and easy-to-understand picture. I now feel much more confident for these situations and more able to integrate the local guidelines now that I understand better the general concepts. Thanks!
