Disseminated herpes simplex infection during pregnancy, rare but important to recognise

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hussain, Nawar Younis, Uriel, Alison, Mammen, Catherine, Bonington, Alec
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4197376/