Management of genital herpes during pregnancy: the French experience

The prevalence and incidence of genital herpes are increasing worldwide. Conversely, the incidence of neonatal herpes shows global discrepancies: very higher numbers of cases are reported in parts of the USA, whereas rates remain low across much of Europe. As illustrated by the French experiences re...

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Published inHerpes Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 45
Main Authors Braig, Suzanne, Chanzy, Bruno
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2004
Subjects
Female
France - epidemiology
Herpes Genitalis - blood
Herpes Genitalis - epidemiology
Herpes Genitalis - prevention & control
Herpes Genitalis - transmission
Herpes Simplex - prevention & control
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - prevention & control
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical - prevention & control
Maternal-Child Health Centers
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - blood
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - epidemiology
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - prevention & control
Seroepidemiologic Studies
France
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Summary:The prevalence and incidence of genital herpes are increasing worldwide. Conversely, the incidence of neonatal herpes shows global discrepancies: very higher numbers of cases are reported in parts of the USA, whereas rates remain low across much of Europe. As illustrated by the French experiences reported here, regionally appropriate management strategies for genital herpes during pregnancy do not alone account for differences in neonatal herpes rates.
ISSN:0969-7667