Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection Overview

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What is the definition of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection?
Herpes virus antenatal infection, also known as herpes virus neonatal infection, is a rare disease that occurs when a newborn infant becomes infected with genital (more common) or oral herpes simplex virus (HSV) during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or after birth.
What are the symptoms of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection?
Symptoms of herpes virus antenatal infection may be mild or severe, depending on the type, herpes simplex virus I or II. Symptoms of herpes virus infection in a fetus or neonate can be serious. Symptoms of herpes virus antenatal infection appear anywhere between 9 and 30 days after birth and may include irritability; fever; poor feeding; bleeding easily; bulging soft spot (fontanelle); weakness; difficulty breathing; herpes sores (small, fluid-filled blisters ) on the skin, mouth, or eyes; lung infection (pneumonitis); bluish skin (cyanosis); yellowing of the skin, whites or eyes, and mucous membranes (jaundice); hepatitis; encephalitis; seizures; rashes; inflammation of the eye; brain damage; mental retardation; and death.
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What are the current treatments for Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection?
Treatment for herpes virus antenatal infection involves the use of acyclovir (Zovirax) and vidarabine (Ara-A and Vira-A).
Who are the top Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection Local Doctors?
Marianne Ville-Leruez
Elite in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Marianne Ville-Leruez
Elite in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Marianne Ville-Leruez
Paris, FR 

Marianne Ville-Leruez practices in Paris, France. Ms. Ville-Leruez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Asma A. Khalil
Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Asma A. Khalil
Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Asma A. Khalil
St George's University Of London, 
London, ENG, GB 

Asma Khalil practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Khalil is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Preeclampsia, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Lisa Hui
Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Lisa Hui
Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Lisa Hui
163 Studley Road, 
Heidelberg, VIC, AU 

Lisa Hui practices in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Hui is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, Down Syndrome, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

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What are the latest Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection Clinical Trials?
Integrated Antenatal Screening for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in Pregnant Women in Burkina Faso and The Gambia
Integrated Antenatal Screening for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in Pregnant Women in Burkina Faso and The Gambia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The TRI-MOM program aims to implement and evaluate a simplified (based on inexpensive rapid diagnostic tests), integrated (in governmental health facilities) and coordinated (between health care workers) strategy for the triple elimination of HIV, syphilis and HBV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in nine maternal and child health services, 5 in Burkina Faso and 5 in The Gambia. The TRI-MOM prog...

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