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