Fatal Illness Associated with Pulmonary Hypertension in a Neonate Caused by Intrauterine Echovirus 11 Infection

ABSTRACT

Nonpolio enterovirus (NPEV) infections are known to cause a wide range of illnesses in the neonatal period. In most cases, NPEV is presumed to be contracted during birth. Intrauterine NPEV infections occur infrequently. A case of intrauterine echovirus 11 infection with pneumonia, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, and purpura fulminans is presented.

KEYWORDS

Intrauterine echovirus infection - pulmonary hypertension - purpura fulminans

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