Oral herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy: what are the concerns?
J Can Dent Assoc
; 75(7): 523-6, 2009 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19744363
ABSTRACT
Although epidemiologic data and the potentially serious effects of transmission of genital herpes from mother to infant during birth have been widely reported, published reports on oral herpes disease in pregnancy remain scarce and no clear management guidelines exist. Thus, questions remain about acquisition, transmission and outcome of infection, especially with respect to acute gingivostomatitis in pregnancy. In response to these questions, we summarize previous reports on herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) oral disease in pregnancy and, briefly, present 2 cases of primary gingivostomatitis in the first trimester of pregnancy, resulting in a favourable outcome for both mother and infant. We also point out the most recent data on rare, potentially severe in outcome, but treatable, primary central nervous system HSV-1 infection in later stages of pregnancy. Finally, we emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to oral HSV disease in pregnancy, with dentist participation in the diagnosis and treatment.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Estomatite Herpética
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Herpesvirus Humano 1
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Transmissão Vertical de Doenças Infecciosas
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Can Dent Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália