This image displays grouped blisters within an inflamed area of skin typical of herpes simplex. This image displays grouped blisters on the palm and fingers typical of a herpes virus infection. The herpes simplex virus can involve the eyelids and the cornea. This image displays a grouping of skin lesions typical of herpes.
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): This image displays grouped blisters within an inflamed area of skin typical of herpes simplex. Divider line
This image displays grouped blisters within an inflamed area of skin typical of herpes simplex.
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1240-1241, 2028, 1236-1239. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2059-2062, 2065, 2366, 2434-2437. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Kimberlin DW. Herpes simplex virus infections of the newborn. Semin Perinatol. 2007 Feb;31(1):19-25. 

Marques AR, Straus SE. Herpes Simplex. Wolff K, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, Gilchrest BA, Paller AS, Leffell DJ, eds. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2008:1873-1884.

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