title: Disseminated herpes simplex infection during pregnancy, rare but important to recognise.
abstract: Disseminated herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy is a rare, but potentially fatal condition. We present a case where prompt treatment with intravenous acyclovir resulted in a successful outcome for both mother and baby.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Oldham Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nawar Younis
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Disease, Monsall Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Uriel
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Oldham Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mammen
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Disease, Monsall Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Alec
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bonington
keywords: case report; herpes simplex; pregnancy