Congenital herpes simplex type II infection

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Aug 15;152(8):1000-2. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90547-2.

Abstract

A case of congenital herpes simplex virus type II infection acquired in utero is reported. The issue of congenital infection due to the herpes simplex viruses is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / microbiology
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / pathology
  • Herpes Genitalis* / microbiology
  • Herpes Simplex / congenital*
  • Herpes Simplex / microbiology
  • Herpes Simplex / pathology
  • Humans
  • Inclusion Bodies, Viral / pathology
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*
  • Simplexvirus / isolation & purification
  • Vagina / microbiology
  • Vulva / microbiology