Latest Articles
Cold Sores and Babies: The Hidden Risk of HSV Encephalitis
A newborn’s tragic encounter with herpes simplex virus (HSV) reveals how a common cold sore can lead to devastating encephalitis. This article explains how transmission occurs, early warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention strategies, and what caregivers need to know to protect infants.
Newborn Kissed by Someone with a Cold Sore: Risks & Care
A newborn named Breelyn was kissed on the mouth at two days old by a person with a cold sore. This feature explains how oral herpes (HSV-1) can threaten newborns, what signs to watch for, immediate steps families and clinicians should take, and practical prevention strategies.
When a Kiss Causes Brain Injury: Preventing Neonatal HSV Encephalitis
A newborn named Breelyn developed HSV encephalitis after being kissed by someone with a cold sore, resulting in seizures and brain injury. This feature explains how neonatal herpes causes encephalitis, how it is diagnosed and treated, and practical measures parents and caregivers can take to prevent such tragedies.
Visual Snow Awareness: When the Condition Stopped Being Rare
What was once described as an odd, scarcely reported visual quirk has become a recognized neurological phenomenon as patients compared notes and demanded answers. This feature traces how awareness, communities, and new research transformed visual snow from a clinical curiosity into a visible public-health conversation.