title: Perinatal herpesvirus infections. Herpes simplex, varicella, and cytomegalovirus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hollier
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dias
mesh_terms: 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*