Perinatal Herpes virus infection: report of a case indicating the paternal role

A case of perinatal Herpes simplex hominis infection with fatal neonatal outcome is reported. The significance of the paternal role is emphasized. It is important to educate sexual partners and stress the serious nature of herpetic infections, especially during the perinatal period. In the presence...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the National Medical Association 1980-12, Vol.72 (12), p.1193-1196
Hauptverfasser:	Dini, M, Alrenga, D P, Freese, U
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Case Reports Female Hemorrhagic Disorders - microbiology Herpes Genitalis - transmission Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases - microbiology Liver - microbiology Male Paternity Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious Simplexvirus - isolation & purification
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of perinatal Herpes simplex hominis infection with fatal neonatal outcome is reported. The significance of the paternal role is emphasized. It is important to educate sexual partners and stress the serious nature of herpetic infections, especially during the perinatal period. In the presence of active infection, sexual contact should either be totally avoided or a condom should be used.
ISSN:	0027-9684