Background: Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are one of the most clinically challenging infections of the newborn period because of the often subtle presentation and devastating consequences of a missed diagnosis. The availability of HSV polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing has led to widespread use of both HSV testing and empiric therapy but guidelines [...]

Case Presentation: A 35 year-old undomiciled male with a history of epilepsy and recurrent aseptic meningitis was brought in to the emergency department after being found unresponsive. Initial vital signs were notable for temperature of 102˚F. He was intubated in the emergency department and a lumbar puncture was done consistent with a bacterial meningitis (WBC [...]

Case Presentation: A 24 year old pregnant woman presented at 32w1d with three days of fevers, chills and fatigue. Her pregnancy had been complicated by asthma, obesity, pyelonephritis, and a recent gonorrhea infection. Her vital signs on presentation revealed a temperature of 39.5°C, heart rate of 150, blood pressure of 101/67, respiratory rate of 44, [...]