Herpes simplex virus: a cause for concern
Alexander, H.
American Journal of Medical Technology 48(4): 241-245
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9335 PMID: 6283886 Document Number: 187696
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of several sexually transmitted agents receiving increased attention. HSV infection is a serious problem due to: the increasing number of cases; its ability to remain latent in the host and periodically cause recurrent infection; and lack of effective treatment. HSV may be acquired by infants delivered vaginally to a woman experiencing active infection. Neonatal herpes is a devastating disease, with 60% overall mortality and serious sequelae in many of the survivors. Infection by HSV is detected most reliably by virus culture, but cytology or direct antigen detection may also be useful especially when culture is not available.
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