Herpes Simplex Virus-1

  • Herpes labialis (cold sore)
  • Herpes gingivostomatitis
  • Herpetic Whitlow
    • Ensure that has not spread to cornea
  • Eczema herpeticum
    • Development of vesicular eruptions in areas of epidermis previously affected by eczema
    • May be life-threatening
    • Bactrim 10mg/kg/d in 2 divided doses OR clindamycin 24mg/kg/d divided into 3 doses x10d
    • Acyclovir 80mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses x10

See Also

Pediatric Rashes

Source

Tintinalli