Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Pregnancy

Infection with herpes simplex is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Because the infection is common in women of reproductive age it can be contracted and transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy and the newborn. Herpes simplex virus is an important cause of neonatal infection,...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Straface, Alessia Selmin, Vincenzo Zanardo, Marco De Santis, Alfredo Ercoli, Giovanni Scambia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/385697