Clinical Gallery. Manifestations of neonatal herpes and herpetic cervicitis.

Image 1 depicts typical herpes simplex virus (HSV) skin lesions in the neonate. If vesicles are observed think herpes first. In Image 2 healing skin lesions can be observed on the buttocks in this infant who was a breech delivery; if scalp electrodes have been used look carefully for lesions in the scalp area. Also note that healing lesions are easily overlooked and a history of their earlier appearance needs to be obtained. (excerpt)