Febrile Infant: HSV Studies
- HSV blood PCR
- HSV CSF PCR
- HSV cutaneous lesions PCR – unroof one or more vesicular lesions and obtain vesicular fluid on an appropriate swab
- HSV surface swabs PCR – swab conjunctivae, nasopharynx, mouth, anus; may be obtained as a single swab starting with the conjunctivae and moving caudally
- Liver function tests (AST, ALT)
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
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