Herpes simplex infection associated with short-term use of a fetal scalp electrode. A case report.
A case of localized neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection involved a prior fetal scalp electrode site. Rupture of the fetal membranes, placement of the fetal scalp electrode and delivery occurred within 30 minutes. The mother had no previous history of genital lesions, and no herpetic lesions were noted at delivery.
Amann
S T
ST
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68131.
Fagnant
R J
RJ
Chartrand
S A
SA
Monif
G R
GR
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology
D000212:Acyclovir