Herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus infections in pregnancy: consequences of neonatal or intrauterine infection
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1/2 and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) belong to the human
herpes viruses and are among the most ubiquitous viruses in the adult population. In spite of
the fact that a large proportion of women at childbearing age are seropositive to these
viruses, especially to HSV, primary or secondary infections with these viruses may occur
during pregnancy. Genital HSV, especially in primary infections, may be dangerous to the
neonate if infected during delivery, as it can cause a severe neonatal disease. Intrauterine …
herpes viruses and are among the most ubiquitous viruses in the adult population. In spite of
the fact that a large proportion of women at childbearing age are seropositive to these
viruses, especially to HSV, primary or secondary infections with these viruses may occur
during pregnancy. Genital HSV, especially in primary infections, may be dangerous to the
neonate if infected during delivery, as it can cause a severe neonatal disease. Intrauterine …