Preventing neonatal transmission of herpes simplex virus.
Clin Obstet Gynecol
; 55(2): 510-20, 2012 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22510634
ABSTRACT
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are highly prevalent and may have devastating consequences if transmitted to newborns. The highest risk of transmission is when the mother has primary HSV infection (rather than recurrence of chronic infection) late in pregnancy. Clinicians should obtain a careful history, performing serologic testing and counseling as appropriate. Delayed diagnosis of neonatal HSV is associated with high mortality. Even with adequate treatment, permanent sequelae, such as cerebral palsy and developmental delay, may occur. Clinicians should develop prudent strategies to avoid primary HSV acquisition during pregnancy, and provide prophylaxis or treatment when indicated.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Transmissão Vertical de Doenças Infecciosas
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Herpes Simples
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Obstet Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos