Herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy and its management.
Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is considered to be rare in the UK, affecting less than 3 per 100,000 live births, but the true incidence is probably higher due to under-reporting. In contrast, neonatal HSV infection is more common in the USA affecting 1 per 7500 live births overall. Infection in neonates is frequently serious and may be fatal.
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D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000212:Acyclovir