Open AccessVertical transmission of herpes simplex virus acquired after primary outbreak in second trimester of a dichorionic twin gestation
Author(s) -
Joffe G.M.,
Olson K.,
Merlin T.L.,
Brown A.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.656
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1098-0997
pISSN - 1064-7449
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1098-0997(1997)5:6<380::aid-idog7>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - gestation , herpes simplex virus , incidence (geometry) , medicine , obstetrics , transmission (telecommunications) , pregnancy , genital herpes , outbreak , sex organ , herpesviridae , second trimester , gynecology , virus , pediatrics , viral disease , virology , biology , genetics , physics , electrical engineering , optics , engineering
Background The incidence of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) has increased in recent years, particularly among women of reproductive age. This places more neonates at risk for severe morbidity and mortality. Treatment recommendations for primary disease in pregnancy are lacking, particularly for those who acquire HSV remote from term. Purpose A patient at 17 weeks of gestation carrying dichorionic twins developed primary herpes with subsequent vertical transmission of the virus and significant neonatal morbidity. Conclusion Data regarding risks and benefits of treatments such as acyclovir and immunoprophylaxis are lacking at a time when the incidence of HSV infection is on the rise. Infect. Dis. Obstet. Gynecol. 5:380–385, 1997. © 1998 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.