Perinatal herpesvirus infections. Herpes simplex, varicella, and cytomegalovirus.
The herpesvirus infections (herpes simplex, varicella, and cytomegalovirus) create many dilemmas when encountered during pregnancy. This article reviews the epidemiologic diagnosis and management of perinatal herpesvirus infections. A review of possible future trends is also included.
Scott
L L
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
Hollier
L M
LM
Dias
K
K
D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*