Non-immune hydrops associated with congenital herpes simplex infection.
Non-immune hydrops fetalis is a rare pregnancy complication, which can be caused by a myriad of conditions. Etiologies include metabolic or chromosomal disorders, fetal structural anomalies, and fetal infections. We present a case of non-immune hydrops caused by an intra-uterine infection with Type 1 Herpes Simplex Virus. Evaluation of the fetus with non-immune hydrops should include an amniocentesis for viral culture of the amniotic fluid.
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USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls.
Watson
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Wirtz
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D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male