Herpes gestationis.
A case of clinically typical herpes gestationis is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by light microscopy and immunofluorescence studies. The symptoms subsided at delivery, but recurred during subsequent oral contraceptive medication. The newborn infant was affected temporarily. The treatment, the fetal risk and the implications of the diagnosis on future pregnancies and contraceptive therapy are discussed.
Jørgensen
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Clemmensen
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Anagnostaki
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis*