Distinguishing Features Common to Dual Fatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections That Occur in Both a Pregnant Woman and Her Newborn Infant
Deaths from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) are rare. A major exception is perinatally acquired HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection where the neonatal death rate is substantial. Fatal HSV infection also occurs occasionally in pregnant women. The goal of this review i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/12/2542 |