Disseminated herpes simplex infection during pregnancy, rare but important to recognise

Disseminated herpes simplex infection during pregnancy, rare but important to recognise

Disseminated herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy is a rare, but potentially fatal condition. We present a case where prompt treatment with intravenous acyclovir resulted in a successful outcome for both mother and baby.

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Veröffentlicht in:Qatar medical journal 2014, Vol.23 (1)
Hauptverfasser: Bonington, Alec, Husayn, Nawar Yunus, Uriel, Alison, Mammen, Catherine
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Diseases
Herpes simplex virus
Pregnant women
Treatment
الأمراض
التشخيص
الحمل
الفيروسات الهربسية
المرأة الحامل
المرضى
المضاعفات
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Zusammenfassung:Disseminated herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy is a rare, but potentially fatal condition. We present a case where prompt treatment with intravenous acyclovir resulted in a successful outcome for both mother and baby.
ISSN:0253-8253
2227-0426