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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Ariane WillemsM.D.
Department of Pediatric Intensive Care
Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola, Av. J. J. Crocq 15, 1020 Bruxelles,
Belgium
