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If a baby were exposed to hsv2 during childbirth, when would initial symptoms be expected? is it possible to develop hsv2 meningioencephalitis at 4 months of age if no prior symptoms of exposure?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The neonatal infection may present in a number of ways, including multi organ involvement. It may be possible to have delayed or subtle infection.

Answered 8/5/2017

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A member asked:

If a baby were exposed to hsv2 during childbirth, when would initial symptoms be expected? is it possible to develop hsv2 meningioencephalitis at 4 months of age if no prior symptoms of exposure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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