Postnatal acquisition of herpes simplex virus by the newborn infant: a review of the literature.
The literature relating to the hazards of herpes simplex virus acquired by newborn infants after birth is reviewed. A total of 24 infants has been reported who have acquired the infection in this manner; 66% of these infants expired. Transmission of virus from mothers, adults (including personnel) other than the mother, and other infants has been reported. In order to prevent this infrequent but life-threatening illness, separation of the newborn infant from any person with active lesions caused by herpes simplex virus is recommended.
D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000635:transmission; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000635:transmission; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000209:etiology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000635:transmission; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009725:Nurseries, Hospital; D011247:Pregnancy; D012703:Serotyping