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Learn About Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection

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?
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 137.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Jonathan Parr is an Infectious Disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Parr and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. His top areas of expertise are Malaria, Syphilis, Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, and Hepatitis B. Dr. Parr is currently accepting new patients.

Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 137.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Ross Boyce is an Infectious Disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Boyce and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection. His top areas of expertise are Ehrlichiosis, Malaria, Rickettsialpox, and Spotted Fever. Dr. Boyce is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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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

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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