A case report highlights diagnostic challenges and outcomes of antiviral treatment for retinal necrosis in a neonate, indicating the need for rapid recognition.
Key Points
This report aims to present a rare case of neonatal acute retinal necrosis associated with HSV-2 infection.
Single case review of a 33-day-old infant.
Diagnosis confirmed through clinical findings and serum testing for HSV-2.
Management involved prompt antiviral therapy.
Neonate presented with typical signs of ARN: redness, eye pain, and decreased vision.
Favorable clinical outcomes observed following antiviral treatment.
Bilateral macular and corneal scarring noted, marking a rare presentation.