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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?
Elite in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Marianne Ville-Leruez
Elite in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Marianne Ville-Leruez
Paris, FR 

Marianne Ville-Leruez practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Ville-Leruez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Dr. Cedric W. Spak
Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection
Dr. Cedric W. Spak
Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

Texas Centers For Infectious Disease Associates

3410 Worth St, Ste 740, 
Dallas, TX 
817-810-9810
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Cedric Spak is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Spak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinomycosis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Cytomegalovirus Infection. Dr. Spak is board certified in Infectious Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Infectious Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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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 practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Khalil is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Preeclampsia, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.

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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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