CONGENITAL HERPES-SIMPLEX TYPE-2 (HSV-2) INFECTION - A CASE-REPORT

We report a case of congenital herpes simplex virus type 2 infection ( HSV-2) characterized by clinical manifestations including recurrent sk in lesions, chorioretinitis and microphthalmia, without involvement of central nervous system. Our case, treated with acyclovir for fifteen months, demonstrates that not all congenital HSV infections have extre mely severe consequences for the child. The utility of acyclovir in th e long-term treatment of congenital HSV infection is discussed.