HSV in pregnancy
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- Infection with herpes simplex virus during pregnancy
- Highest risk for transmission is perinatal primary infection
| Serology | Neonatal HSV per 100,000 births |
|---|---|
| Negative | 54 |
| HSV-1 only | 26 |
| HSV-2 only | 35 |
| HSV-1 + HSV-2 | 12 |
| HSV-2 ± HSV-1 | 22 |
- If acquired during pregnancy, HSV can cause spontaneous abortion and should be treated for 7 to 10 days
- If HSV-2-positive, then if there are lesions or PCR-positivity at time of labour, could consider Cesarean section
